around the world, the United States is shifting strategy when it comes to persuading unvaccinated Americans to get the shot.The potent variant that first ravaged India this spring and has now spread in several other countries has hit the U.S.
The B.1.617.2 strain already accounts for more than 20% of new COVID-19 infections, doubling in just two weeks, the CDC said last week.RELATED: Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distanceSeveral countries are now on the defense against the variant, which is considered by government scientists to be between 40% to 80% more transmissible than the previous dominant strain.In Thailand, a ban on indoor dining and gatherings of more than 20 people was announced, in addition to.