Delta variant
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Delta variant has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Aug 2025).
The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) was a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first detected in India on 5 October 2020. The Delta variant was named on 31 May 2021 and had spread to over 179 countries by 22 November 2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) indicated in June 2021 that the Delta variant was becoming the dominant strain globally.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | Virology, Epidemiology |
Who talks about Delta variant on podcasts?
Delta variant came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is Delta variant mentioned alongside?
Delta variant is most often mentioned alongside California, Department of Health and Human Services and FDA.
Mentioned together: California, Department of Health and Human Services, FDA, Instagram, Florida, CO (COVID-19 pandemic), SNAP, Russia, New York City, New York, Texas