How did the US handle the surge of Delta variant in 2021?

In the summer of 2021, the Delta variant of COVID-19 caused a surge in cases across the United States, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. The US government and public health officials took a number of measures to try to contain the spread of the virus and increase vaccination rates.

One of the main strategies was to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The government and public health officials emphasized the safety and efficacy of the vaccines and made them widely available, including through mobile vaccination clinics and other outreach efforts.

Another key strategy was to reimpose mask mandates in certain areas with high transmission rates, regardless of vaccination status. This was a departure from earlier guidance, which had suggested that fully vaccinated people did not need to wear masks in most situations.

The US also imposed travel restrictions on some countries with high rates of COVID-19 transmission, such as India and China. Additionally, the government provided funding for testing, treatment, and other pandemic-related expenses.

Despite these efforts, the Delta variant continued to spread rapidly, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. Many hospitals and health care systems became overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, leading to shortages of staff, equipment, and other resources.