Delta variant ‘more contagious than the common cold and Ebola’

US CDC and WHO warn the world is entering a more dangerous period of COVID-19
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The Delta coronavirus variant is now believed to be more transmissible than the common cold or seasonal flu, sparking global concern as countries struggle to vaccinate their populations.

The fast-moving variant is already causing havoc in Australia, with NSW and Queensland fighting to control its spread with lockdowns.