WHO says its down the Delta variant.
Global Covid-19 deaths are increasing again after nine straight weeks of decline.
The World Health Organisation says it's down to a rise in cases of the Delta variant - with infections in the UK among the highest in the world, alongside Brazil and India.
It's leading to another round of restrictions in many countries with hopes of returning to normality being dampened.
The Delta variant is ripping around the world at a scorching pace - present in over 100 countries - & driving a new spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths. We are experiencing a worsening situation that further threatens lives & livelihoods. This is no time for a lull. #VaccineEquity pic.twitter.com/0Y8M6mHK47
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) July 14, 2021
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