Although Covid rates in Germany have been going down, the proportion of the Delta variant first detected in India (B.1.617.2) is growing significantly. READ ALSO: Share of Delta variant Covid cases in Germany almost doubles in a weekChancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said Europe needed to remain “vigilant”. (article continues below) See also on The Local:“In particular the newly arising variants, especially now the Delta variant, are a warning for us to continue to be careful,” said Merkel in the Bundestag. As The Local has been reporting, some areas have detected a surge in Delta cases. READ ALSO: ‘Vaccinate quickly’: German states see surge in Delta variant casesAccording to the RKI, the majority of infections are taking place in Germany.

Source: The Local June 24, 2021 09:45 UTC