![[CREDIT: CDC] The COVID-19 Delta variant is the most dominant in the U.S. now. It is also more contagious and virulent. Above, a CDC map of the percent spread of COVID-19 variants. The Delta variant is marked in dark orange. In region 1, including RI, CT, MA, NH, VT, and ME, the percent cases that are Delta variant is 11.6%.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Delta-Variant-Dominant-2.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
UPDATE: On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
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