READ ALSO: Delta variant – how worried should Germany be about a new wave of cases? States reporting rise in DeltaOn Tuesday, some German states reported that the proportion of the variant had surged in their states. In Hesse, it already accounts for more than one-fifth of new infections, according to health minister Kai Klose (Greens). According to the state health office on Monday, the number of Delta variant cases logged variant (up until June 21st) is around 368. Drosten said research suggests the Delta variant causes slightly more severe courses of illness.

Source: The Local June 23, 2021 07:52 UTC