UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel following the conclusion of their meeting at his official country house, Chequers.
Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Delta strain, as well as 'deepening the UK-Germany relationship', among other subjects.
The Delta strain of COVID-19 was first identified in India in October 2020 and is believed to be the fastest-spreading, most contagious coronavirus variant. The strain has since been detected in many other countries.
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