Tony's Diary Package — page 730

The Indian variant subtype B.1.617.2 is spreading faster in the UK than other imported variants Each variant's share of all sequenced UK cases of Covid-19 15% B.1.617.2 10% 5% B.1.617.1 Mar Apr May Source: FT analysis of COG-UK data © FT The anti-Fauci stuff continues with individual articles and FOX news continually implying that gain of function research funded by NIAID (which never occurred) was related to escape of virus from Wuhan Institute of Virology. Typical conspiracy theory. (see below) From Jane Whitney: Dear Dr. Fauci, Rarely are we at a loss for words. But we're hard pressed to adequately express how grateful we are for your extraordinary appearance during our season premiere of "Common Ground" last Sunday. The rave reviews for your "Human Google" pandemic database and your candor continue to roll in. But, it was your earthy sensibility that lifted the broadcast to a visceral level which resonated with so many. During this chaotic chapter when we're trying to cope with the pandemic plus a bitterly divided country, you give people hope that leadership, integrity -- and humanity -- can lift us to better days. Your friend and WaPo columnist Michael Gerson captured your gestalt when he observed that you have "no other ambition or agenda than the health of the country and the world."