Delta variant, B.1.617.2; could be dominant COVID-19 strain in USA

As the pandemic is more than 18 months old, the latest threat is the Delta variant. The Delta variant of COVID-19 was first identified in India, in late 2020. It is known as B.167.2. The dangerous variant is causing a spike in COVID-19 infections among unvaccinated people in England, where it has become the dominant variant of the new coronavirus. Currently, the UK is in lockdown until July 15, 2021. Modifications in the Delta variant make it easy to replicate faster, and evade the body's immunity mechanism. In addition, the World Health Organization has declared B.167.2 to be the 'fastest and fittest' variant yet. The Delta variant is 50-60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant. The Alpha variant was 50-60% more transmissable, than the original strain of COVID-19. The top five countries that have the most cases for covid-19 are USA; India; Brazil; France; and Russia. In the USA, the top eleven states have more than one million cases. California; Texas; and Florida are the top three states, with the most covid-19 cases. Next, those people that are fully vaccinated are immune against the covid-19 delta variant. Yet, citizens of the USA should be cautious and wear masks; socially distance; etc. throughout the final five months of 2021. In the fall 2021, there could be another spike in covid-19 cases nationwide. The virus peaked in many states in Fall 2020. If you reside in CA; MO; AR; or WY states; the recommendation of CDC is to be extra cautious of your surroundings so as to not catch COVID-19. The Delta variant comprises 95% of all new cases in the UK. Furthermore, the delta variant of COVID-19 has prompted new lockdowns in Australia and Asia. The Delta variant is in all 50 states, in the USA. LA county is urging its residents to wear masks indoors, and New York City is urging its residents to be extra cautious of the delta variant also. Models for Delta variant's spread show the fall 2021 could see a peak of around 20% of the infections the US recorded in January 2021. Mississippi and Alabama show very substantial surges of the infection as well. In this penultimate paragraph, there is not a definite timetable for the pandemic to end. President Joe Biden's goal for the US was to have 70% of the country get one vaccine at least, against covid-19 by July 4, 2021. This goal was close to being met, as 55% of the population have received at least one dose. Moreover, about 47% of the USA population is fully vaccinated. A couple of days ago, first lady Jill Biden visited Phoenix, AZ to address that getting fully vaccinated is the best option. She and Doug Emhoff, second gentleman; were pushing covid-19 vaccines in AZ as part of a special visit. In closing, the citizens of the USA should concentrate on spreading the word that 'getting 100% fully vaccinated' is the best option for all parts of this country. During the summer, stores and restaurants may relax mask wearing in most parts of the USA. Yet, everyone has to do their part to protect themselves against the delta variant. As this post ends, see the picture above of grocery shoppers in LA county that continue to mask up. Good day!