Sobering warning from WHO10 Jun 2021 22:11
World Health Organisation’s Europe director warned that the Delta variant first identified in India was “poised to take hold in the region” as many countries prepare to ease restrictions. Dr Hans Kluge said it had shown signs of being able to evade some vaccines and that some vulnerable people remained unprotected. “We have been here before,” he said. “Over the course of last summer, cases gradually rose in younger age groups and then moved into older age groups, contributing to a devastating resurgence.”