The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, is now pushing up Covid cases significantly in the UK. “The thing that worries us is the so-called Delta variant, which is again spreading very strongly in Great Britain,” Merkel said following consultations with the state leaders. According to the RKI, the Delta variant still remains relatively rare in Germany, although it has been increasing slowly. READ ALSO:(article continues below) See also on The Local:Merkel said the low number of cases linked to the Delta variant in Germany was encouraging. ‘Corona has not disappeared’At the same time, however, Merkel called the current Covid development in Germany “extremely pleasing” in terms of case numbers.

Source: The Local June 11, 2021 08:15 UTC