The internal CDC document sparking new alarm

View in browser   July 30, 2021 The alarming news that the Delta variant is extremely contagious, even among vaccinated people, is sending my anxiety into a bit of a tailspin. But as the Washington Post, which first reported on the CDC's internal document late Thursday, notes, officials at the CDC also appear to be coming to terms with the fact that the campaign to boost vaccinations has not worked—and something needs to change, fast. "Acknowledge the war has changed," the leaked CDC slide reportedly urged health officials. That actually gives me some hope this morning, especially as the federal government, local communities, top companies, and entertainment venues swiftly moved to install various vaccine and mask mandates this week. Those actions, coupled with a more robust stance on vaccinations, which are extremely effective at preventing serious disease and hospitalization, could very well shift things before the situation potentially gets out of control. There's also been some promising, albeit mysterious, news on the Delta front over in the United Kingdom. So be smart, follow the best science, and let's hold onto some hope. —Inae Oh Advertisement   Internal CDC Document Says Delta Variant May Be as Contagious as Chickenpox But the vaccines remain highly effective at preventing severe illness. BY NOAH LANARD   Stop the COVID shaming! BY MOLLY SCHWARTZ Take a minute to consider how hungry wild pigs are making climate change much worse BY MATT SIMON The eviction ban is about to expire, but millions of renters have still received no aid BY NOAH LANARD A running list of the petty tyranny at the Olympics BY MOTHER JONES Advertisement   One family's escape from Trump's border hell: a 130-week diary Can the Perla family get their happy ending? BY FERNANDA ECHAVARRI   Support from readers allows Mother Jones to do journalism that doesn't just follow the pack. Donate SOME GOOD NEWS, FOR ONCE Upon Further Review, the US Men’s Basketball Loss to France "Could Be Good News"! A quick plug for our colleague Tim Murphy's sharply spun take on the US men’s basketball defeat at the hands of France. Give it a read. The stunner “could be good news,” he writes. Murphy cuts, connects, and delivers—everything the US team didn't. Rest assured, Vince Carter's immortal dunk over 7-foot-2 French center Frédéric Weis, a mere two decades ago, still reigns. Carter here, Murphy here. —Daniel King Did you enjoy this newsletter? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend or sharing it on Facebook and Twitter. Donate Subscribe This message was sent to franchmaverickk.secretwords123@blogger.com. To change the messages you receive from us, you can edit your email preferences or unsubscribe from all mailings. For advertising opportunities see our online media kit. Were you forwarded this email? Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today. www.MotherJones.com PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755