North American and European Nations appear to have run into a wall on vaccination acceptance at about 50% of the population fully vaccinated.

In the US, over half of all new COVID cases appear to be due to the Delta variant, and that will likely continue to increase.

the Delta variant has become the predominant strain in the US, just as it is in the UK and in nearly all of Europe.

The mutation seen in the Delta variant caused a fold in the geometry of the spike protein that allows it bind to cells more efficiently.

The Delta variant was clearly responsible for the huge wave seen in India but also for the resurgence being seen in the United Kingdom.

The Delta variant was clearly responsible for the huge wave seen in India but also for the resurgence being seen in the United Kingdom.

The effectiveness data on the vaccines, including effectiveness against variants, was demonstrated again this week

It is becoming increasingly clear that effective vaccination programs are responsible for driving the decrease in case rates.

The CDC released a statement that in most situations, vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask either indoors or out.