Surge in variant cases prompts calls for delayed reopening in U.K.

COVID-19 cases in the U.K. have been climbing steadily since the appearance of the variant, originally found in India, known as delta or B.1.617.2. Communities with outbreaks have launched mass coronavirus testing and stepped up vaccination campaigns, but experts are urging a delay in the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, expected June 21.

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