
Here's what is known about the Delta variant of coronavirus
CNN
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is worrying officials around the world.
The World Health Organization says the Delta variant, also known as B.1.617.2, has spread to at least 85 countries since it was first identified in India last fall. Here's what is known about the variant so far:
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