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Elsewhere, Africa's cases rise in its third wave, as Brazil's ongoing surge shows signs of another uptick.

Some African countries that have vaccine are having challenges deploying it, even some that are experiencing surges.

Also, the WHO adds a variant of interest first detected in Peru last August, which it labeled Lambda.

Officials warn that Africa is at risk due to continued virus circulation and low vaccine uptake.

COVID-19 surges continue in South America, now the hardest-hit continent, and Africa is seeing a host of vaccine issues.

Elsewhere, European officials say only 30% of the population has received 1 vaccine dose.

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

New CDC data show that COVID-19 vaccines have been particularly beneficial for older Americans.

Some Asian countries, like Taiwan, continue to battle stubborn COVID spikes.

Plus, in the United Kingdom, the Delta variant (B1617.2) is surpassing the proportion of Alpha cases (B117).