UUP COVID-19 Weekly Digest - Week of 8/1/21

Welcome to the UUP Weekly Digest! In this week's edition, we dive into information on the new COVID-19 delta variant, cases rising in New Jersey and around the globe, the new CDC mask decisions, and much more! To read more about these new COVID-19 updates, refer to the articles below. We hope you enjoy and see you next week!

New Jersey News:

• COVID-19 infections, deaths growing in vaccinated people
• Masks should now be worn indoors in 10 N.J. counties, CDC says

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National News:

• The surge of Covid-19 infections for unvaccinated people is only beginning, experts warn
• CDC mask decision followed stunning findings from Cape Cod beach outbreak

Global News:

• China on 'high alert' as delta variant of Covid-19 spreads to 5 provinces
• COVID-19 surge hits Asia; Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record infections

Vaccination News:

• U.S. hits Biden's 70% vaccine goal as holdouts in hot spots like Florida and Louisiana rush to get shots
• White House says COVID vaccinations 'picking back up' amid concern over delta variant

​Thank you for reading!