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Latest news on the Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2, which is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

The beginning of this virus. dr. collins, it is a pleasure to see you again. lets please talk about the delta virus. first of all, i missed the day when we stopped calling them various things and went to the greek alphabet. we have this delta virus and people ive talked to have said its a little more worrisome. its been defined by the cdc as a variant of concern. tell me what we need to know about this, please, sir. >> well, youre right, the terminology has gotten people a little confused. we us...

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Professor of medicine and fox news contributor. what do we need to know about this variant? >> good morning, dana. this variant is called the 1617.2. the delta variant. whats concerning is its 60% of the cases in the united kingdom. bad news is that the pfizer or moderna shot if you only have one dose gives you 33% protection. thats laboratory estimate. but after your second dose two weeks after you are over 80% protected. what does that mean? that means if you are fully vaccinated with an mrna ...

Now is the time. how much more worried about that strain should we be than any others? >> yeah, so im incredibly worried. weve been following this variant, the delta variant b.1617.2 and because in the u.k., kasie, we saw it proliferate over a matter of days and that is a dramatic increase. even the variant that we used to call the u.k. variant or alpha variant. so its something that were paying attention to. good news, all three of the current vaccines seem to work against this current variant ...

That particular variant for the first time were really seeing a marked impact on the efficacy of the vaccine, how well it works. and particularly with the first dose, meaning that those who have only had one dose of vaccine right now are showing potentially only 30% to 40% protection. and so this actually not only calls out for the fact that we need to get one dose in people, but we need to really do everything we can to get two doses because with the two-dose approach we are seeing the vaccines...

The administration. they met that very easily. this one is proving to be tougher. >> i suppose 68% of the population with -- or adult population, not bad considering where we are. my personal favorite is the beer for vaccination incentive plan. so please direct me there. >> i will. >> thanks very much. lets bring in michael osterholm, professor at the university of minnesota. good morning. thank you for being here. >> thanks, poppy. >> what do you think about the divide that elizabeth just wen...

UK to Speed Up Covid Vaccination Amid Concerns Over India Variant: Boris Johnson by Hannah Joy on  May 15, 2021 at 4:44 PM UK is going to move up its coronavirus vaccination program for priority groups amid concerns over the spread of the Indian variant, said the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Speaking at a press conference at Downing Street on Friday, Johnson said those aged over 50 and those considered clinically vulnerable will be able to get a second vaccine dose after...