The week the Delta variant threatened the economy

The Delta variant of the coronavirus is putting the unvaccinated at risk.
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The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus now makes up the majority of US Covid cases.
Americans are getting worried, sending markets on a fleeting plunge this week.
While economic data suggests a robust recovery, the Delta variant remains a threat.See more stories on Insider's business page.
Just when Americans are getting into the throes of a hot vaxx summer, the Delta variant of the