Front-line workers in Florida say current COVID-19 surge 'feels like it's an impending storm' • 7 min read New CDC report warns of dangers of delta variant A CDC document obtained by the Washington Post revealed the differences between the delta variant and previous strains is that delta is highly contagious and likely more severe.ABC News A jarring reality check is taking place in intensive care units across the country as thousands of COVID-19 positive patients, nearly all of them unvaccinated, are streaming into hospitals in need of care. This is particularly true in Florida, where virus-related hospitalizations have skyrocketed in recent weeks. The situation has escalated rapidly, now nearing peak levels, with nearly 7,900 patients hospitalized with the virus across the state, up by more than 320% in the last month, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.