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Biden to unveil new strategy to combat delta variant amid surging case numbers

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is set to speak to the nation Thursday afternoon to lay out what the White House said is a new six-part strategy to combat the delta variant, but it was unclear whether he would call for more vaccination mandates... Read More.

Biden to order all federal workers be vaccinated as part of new strategy to combat delta variant

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is set to speak to the nation Thursday at 5 p.m. to lay out what the White House said is a new six-part strategy to combat the delta variant, but it was unclear whether he would call for more... Read More.

Biden to lay out new strategy against the delta variant of COVID-19

Tuesday, September 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As COVID-19 case rates remain at a level not seen since before vaccines were widely available in the United States, President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks Thursday on a new strategy to stop the spread of the contagious delta variant, White House officials... Read More.

Expanded unemployment benefits expire as Americans face surge in delta variant

Tuesday, September 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Expanded pandemic unemployment benefits, put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Monday. Impacting approximately 12 million Americans, the benefits had been in place for more than a year, providing an additional $300 per week in unemployment insurance as well as... Read More.

Delta variant is example of evolution before our eyes

Friday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In a stunningly short period of time, the delta variant has changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic by evolving to become more transmissible than previous versions of the virus. Compared to the alpha variant, which is estimated to be 50% more... Read More.

McDonald’s reconsiders safety of indoor dining amid delta variant surge

Wednesday, September 1 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- As new COVID-19 cases emerge with the spread of the delta variant, businesses have implemented updated health protocols to ensure staff and customer safety. While certain cities and states now require proof of vaccination to dine inside or shop in stores, fast food... Read More.

Delta variant more likely to lead to hospitalization among unvaccinated compared to alpha variant, study finds

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new, peer reviewed study estimates that the delta variant of COVID-19 doubles the risk of being hospitalized compared to the prior alpha variant among unvaccinated people. The delta variant is the most highly transmissible strain seen yet, first emerging in India... Read More.

As states cancel large events due to delta variant, their economies are taking a hit

Sunday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A festival in New Orleans. Concerts in Nashville, Tennessee. A comic book convention in Atlanta. As the delta variant surges across the country, states with low COVID vaccination rates are reeling from a loss in tourism dollars due to large-event cancellations... Read More.

As delta variant surges, remote learning in the spotlight for another school year

Friday, August 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rhashonna Cosby's two children fared very differently during their months of remote learning. Her son thrived working independently, going on to graduate from high school in the spring of 2020. Her 17-year-old daughter, meanwhile, struggled academically without face-to-face instruction, before transferring... Read More.

Delta variant: Five things to know about the surging coronavirus strain

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the CDC estimating that the delta variant accounts for more than 90% of new COVID cases in the U.S., scientists are still learning more about what makes this variant different from prior versions of the virus. There are dozens of COVID-19... Read More.

As delta variant surges, COVID hospitalizations rise 30% over previous week

Thursday, August 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Driven by the more transmissible delta variant, COVID-19 cases and deaths are up nationwide by more than 20% compared to last week’s seven-day average, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said Thursday, and hospitalizations are up over 30%... Read More.

Five questions answered for parents about the delta variant in kids

Thursday, August 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the number of COVID-19 infections surges across the United States, with unvaccinated children among the most vulnerable, parents across the country are left wondering what decisions to make to keep their families safe. Adding to the confusion is the fact that... Read More.

Stories tagged with: variant

Biden to unveil new strategy to combat delta variant amid surging case numbers

Biden to order all federal workers be vaccinated as part of new strategy to combat delta variant

Biden to lay out new strategy against the delta variant of COVID-19

Expanded unemployment benefits expire as Americans face surge in delta variant

Delta variant is example of evolution before our eyes

McDonald’s reconsiders safety of indoor dining amid delta variant surge

Delta variant more likely to lead to hospitalization among unvaccinated compared to alpha variant, study finds

As states cancel large events due to delta variant, their economies are taking a hit

As delta variant surges, remote learning in the spotlight for another school year

Delta variant: Five things to know about the surging coronavirus strain

As delta variant surges, COVID hospitalizations rise 30% over previous week

Five questions answered for parents about the delta variant in kids

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