COVID-19 cases in European Union (EU) and related countries rose 64% this week compared to the previous week, with the situation likely to get worse as Delta (B1617.2) variant activity continues to expand, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today.

Cases rising in 20 European countries

The report covers EU member countries, plus ones that are part of the European Economic Area. The report doesn't not include the United Kingdom, where COVID-19 activity is surging and is at its highest level since January.

Cases are on the rise in 20 countries, with people ages 15 to 24 the hardest hit group and more limited impact on those older than 65.

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