Ā· CDC researchers have confirmed that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is still the most deadly strain in the U.S.
Ā· In fact, Omicron is half as likely to cause hospitalization and when it comes to death? Itās 91% LESS likely when compared to Delta. Ā· CDC Director Rochelle Walensky also says she believes the majority of U.S. deaths are people who were infected with Delta and not the omicron strain.
Ā· CDC data shows based on a seven-day average, there are 16-hundred COVID-19 deaths a day nationwide. Ā· Source: CDC