The delta variant, which was first detected in India, is 60 percent more contagious than the alpha variant, which was discovered in the UK, Public Health England states according to Sky News.
Spreads among vaccinated
The British Public Health Agency also says that the vaccines are less effective against the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Over 90 per cent of all cases in the UK are now due to the delta variant.
The virus is spreading despite the fact that 60 percent of the adult British population has received their first dose of corona vaccine. 40 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.
May delay the next step of the reopening
Public Health England says one of the reasons the delta infection has increased from 12,341 cases last week to 42,323 this week is faster test results. In addition, it has become easier to identify cases of the variant.
The increase in infection in the UK in recent days may delay the next step of the reopening, which is scheduled to take place on 21 June.
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