first detected in India.It’s a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries. In the U.S., it makes up at least 20% of reported COVID-19 cases and is expected to become the dominant strain in the country, according to health officials.The delta variant got its name from the World Health Organization, which names notable variants after letters of the Greek alphabet.Viruses constantly mutate, and most changes aren't concerning.

But there is a worry that some variants might evolve enough to be more contagious, cause more severe illness or evade the protection that vaccines provide.Here’s what is currently known about the delta variant:The U.S.

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Prestwick and Maybole school pupils praised for mental health support during Covid pandemic

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SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Saturday two more bodies were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo building, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 24.

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The Chief Executive of the HSE has said that to date nearly 4.3 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Ireland.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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