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.

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