Delta variant: Economic implications of increased contagion
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Delta variant: Economic implications of increased contagion
Aitor Merino
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Delta variant: Economic implications of increased contagion
15 mins.
13 JULY, 2021
ANALYSTS:
Ignacio
de la Torre
Leopoldo
Torralba
Pedro
Larrasquitu
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CoronavirusTourism sectorSpainAER Global
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After the Spanish Government lifted nightlife restrictions in June, the cumulative incidence in Spain has grown exponentially (from 90 to 300-400 per 100,000 inhabitants), especially among unvaccinated young people. The reason is the proliferation of the Delta variant, which became dominant in July, as we forecast some time ago. Therefore, social alarm is on the rise, as is the uncertainty about its potential adverse effect on the tourist season that has just began, and on the economic recovery unfolding since the second quarter.
Which are the real factors of concern regarding the Delta variant? What are the most relevant aspects of the vaccines against this variant?
What could the impact of the foreseeable medical evolution on the Spanish economy be?
What are the risks associated with new mutations, and the possible new restrictions and confinements?
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