U.K. Reports 45K Daily COVID Cases As Delta+ Mutation Grows

The transcript discusses a surge in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the highest daily numbers since mid-July. It mentions a tweet by former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The UK reports its largest one-day increase in COVID cases in three months, coinciding with the Delta variant's rise. The need for urgent research on the Delta variant's transmissibility is emphasized. The UK's COVID numbers are rising, causing it to lag behind other European countries, partly due to its faster relaxation of restrictions.

What was the number of new COVID cases reported on Sunday?

Who tweeted about the highest daily COVID numbers since mid-July?

What variant is mentioned in relation to the COVID case increase in the UK?

What is the significance of the 8% mutation in the spike protein?

How did the UK's COVID numbers compare to the rest of Europe?