The Delta (Indian) variant is up to 60% more transmissible than other strains, a new report finds.
The report also suggests that the variant is more resistant to the current vaccines.
The latest figures suggest a marked deterioration of the coronavirus situation in the UK, as cases of the Delta variant have increased by a massive 70% since last week, with over 42,000 cases now confirmed.
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