Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

"alpha-strain"

‘Delta’ Covid variant 40 per cent more transmissible than ‘Alpha’: UK minister

"While hospitalisations currently remain broadly flat, the rapid spread of Delta would likely "lead to a substantial resurgence of hospitalisations" and put pressure on the NHS," said UK Health Minister Matt Hancock

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