The number of Irish cases of the delta variant of Covid-19 first identified in India has increased to 126, according to the latest update from the Health Service Executive. Most delta variant cases are the result of close contact with a known case, with small proportions attributed to community transmission and travel. There are a further 107 cases of the kappa variant, which is closely related to the delta variant but is not considered as dangerous. In contrast, less than 5 per cent of samples are delta variant cases. On Thursday, 111 delta variant cases were reported in Northern Ireland, accounting for 25 per cent of all cases.

Source: The Irish Times June 11, 2021 15:11 UTC