Virginia Health on more contagious variant: We re not out of the woods yet
and last updated 2021-06-14 19:40:25-04
RICHMOND, Va. As the more contagious Delta variant began to take hold in the United States, Virginia Health Officials worked to address vaccine hesitancy amid declining vaccination rates.
A few cases of the Delta variant or B1.617.2, had already been found in Virginia, according to Virginiaâs Vaccination Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula. He said in the United States, it made up about 6% of cases, and was expected to spread.
âI think it s just yet another reminder to us that we re not out of the woods yet,â said Dr. Avula. âThe reality is that itâs here in Virginia and weâre going to see more and more as the weeks go on.â