Delta variant, Great Britain: over 30 thousand infections in one week

Almost 30,000 new coronavirus infections, in its Indian variant, have been registered in the United Kingdom in the last week: this is confirmed by the data released by Phe (Public health England). The PHE has confirmed 42,323 new cases of the Delta variant native to India in the UK, up from 12,341 last week. The growth rate of ‘Delta’ cases is increasing in all areas of the country, to the point of making up 90% of all new infections, and counts 39,061 cases in England, 3,035 in Scotland, 184 in Wales and 43 in Ireland of the North. Dr Jenny Harries, Director of the UK Health Safety Agency, said: “With the increase in cases of Delta variant across the country, vaccination is our best defense. If you are eligible, we encourage you to vaccinate and remember that two doses provide significantly greater protection than one. “” The data show – concluded Harries – that the ‘Delta’ variant is more contagious than the ‘Alpha’ variant, so it is important to follow public health recommendations. that have never changed. You have to get vaccinated, work from home when possible, and always sanitize yourself. These measures work and save lives. ”