Delta Variant Set To Become Dominant in U.S.

The delta strain, first identified in India, is now responsible for 90% of cases in the UK. Dr. Scott Gottlieb predicts it will become the dominant strain in the US. The delta variant is 60% more contagious than other strains, but vaccines remain effective against it.

Where was the strain first discovered?

What percentage of cases in the UK is the strain responsible for?

Who is Scott Gottlieb and what does he say about the strain in the US?

How much more contagious is the delta strain compared to other variants?

What does Gottlieb say about the effectiveness of vaccines against the strain?