News & Perspective

Though Delta activity is growing steadily, so far severity indicators have shown little rise.

Much of the increase in cases is led by the more transmissible Delta variant, which has now been detected in 111 nations.

PAHO's head notes two worlds: "One quickly returning to normal, and another where recovery remains a distant future."

In the UK, quickly rising B1617.2 cases in some areas have triggered surge testing and other actions.

More states announce lockdowns as the country's daily cases top 300,000 for 2 weeks straight.

Assistance continues to arrive, with the first US aid flight landing today.

India reports more than 300,000 cases for the 8th day in a row and again hits a new single-day high.

Today the numbers soared even higher, with 332,358 new cases and 2,255 deaths.

Cases are surging in central and eastern Europe, as well as in the west, where new illness numbers are already high.

Also, a UK group adds more evidence that the B117 variant is about a third deadlier.