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Russian officials blame latest COVID-19 wave on Delta variant and low vaccination rate

Name: Russian officials blame latest COVID-19 wave on Delta variant and low vaccination rate
Uploaded: 2021-07-14T16:26:02-0400
Duration: 2 min 52 s
Description: A deadly third wave of COVID-19 is sweeping through parts of Russia. The nation reported more than 24,700 new cases on Tuesday and 780 deaths. Authorities are blaming the new wave on the highly contagious Delta variant and the slow rate of vaccinations. CBS News' Mary Ilyushina reports from Moscow.

A deadly third wave of COVID-19 is sweeping through parts of Russia. The nation reported more than 24,700 new cases on Tuesday and 780 deaths. Authorities are blaming the new wave on the highly contagious Delta variant and the slow rate of vaccinations. CBS News' Mary Ilyushina reports from Moscow.