CDC: Delta Variant Now Makes Up More Than Half Of Coronavirus Cases In U.S.

Dallas TX

07 July, 2021

11:32 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth July 7, 2021 New estimates from the Centers for Disease Control show the Delta variant, a more transmissible and possibly more dangerous strain of coronavirus, now makes up more than half of all new COVID-19 infections in the US. Delta accounts for 51.7% of new infections in the US, according to the CDC. The B.1.1.7, or Alpha variant, which has dominated for months, now accounts for 28.7% of cases, the CDC said. "If ever there was a reason to get vaccinated, this is it," Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a Tuesday interview. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.