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
No sooner had Heerema McKenney and other researchers around the world begun pooling data and discussing how to react, the delta wave receded, and when omicron arrived, the cases simply disappeared.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 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
Before the delta wave had even subsided, omicron came roaring in, sickening tens of millions as 2021 turned into 2022.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2022
Even when the delta wave ebbed, the toll continued to rise.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2022
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