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Rise in Delta variant a concern with just 26% of adults fully vaccinated, says health expert

Rise in Delta variant a concern with just 26% of adults fully vaccinated, says health expert — There have been at least 115 confirmed cases of the variant sequenced in the Republic.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021 - 07:26

Michelle McGlynn

A leading immunologist says the rise of the Delta, or Indian, variant of Covid-19 on the island of Ireland is worrying.

There have been at least 115 confirmed cases of the variant sequenced in the Republic.

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