CDC to label delta COVID-19 variant a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
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EXCLUSIVE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday will announce that the delta variant of COVID-19 is a "variant of concern" in the U.S., but that two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are effective against it, Fox News has learned.
Biden administration officials said that they are studying the effectiveness of Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine and "remain optimistic," as overseas, the AstraZeneca vaccine has demonstrated effectiveness against delta. An official told Fox News the AstraZeneca vaccine is "built on a similar platform as Johnson & Johnson." A CDC web page last updated Monday now shows delta among "variants of concern," though officials are alerting to the public to the change Tuesday. The official told Fox News that vaccinated people have a "high degree of protection," but warned that those who are not vaccinated "are at risk."More Related News