COVID-19 Delta Variant Hits Arkansas

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published June 29, 2021 at 12:19 PM CDT

CDC is closely tracking a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 called Delta, or B.1.617.2. There is evidence that this variant spreads easily from person to person.

The dangerous COVID-19 Delta variant, one of six emergent novel coronavirus strains circulating the globe, is quickly spreading in Arkansas. Experts warn this variant is the most infectious and deadly so far – especially for unvaccinated Arkansans.

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