delta wave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of delta wave
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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During the delta wave, cases began to rise in the UK in June; they rose in the U.S. in July.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2022
The recent hospitalization peak saw about 40% fewer people hospitalized with COVID-19 in those four counties than last summer’s delta wave and 75% fewer than the most recent winter omicron wave.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022
The delta wave of the coronavirus caused a lull that dropped monthly income from around $40,000 to less than $10,000.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
Infections in central New York are approaching levels last seen during last year’s delta wave.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
Even when the delta wave ebbed, the toll continued to rise.
From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2022
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