The COVID-19 Delta variant is now appearing across the United States. After a steady decline, case counts and hospitalizations are rising again -- especially in areas where vaccination rates are low.

As it spreads, public health experts are learning more about the effectiveness of vaccines against the Delta variant, the risks it poses to children who aren't yet eligible for vaccination, and what we can all do to stay safe.

Dr. Caitlin Rivers, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shared her insights on the Delta variant and what precautions individuals and families can take today:

https://www.bloomberg.org/videos/fast-spreading-delta-variant-is-fueling-covid-19-spread/

As we move into a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's as important as ever to follow the data and listen to qualified researchers and experts.

Take a moment to watch our latest Road to Recovery to find out what you need to know about the fast-spreading Delta variant.

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