Stardust Power gets funds to push Oklahoma lithium refinery towards construction, setting sights on progress.

According to recent data, approximately 3,500 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the past week. This marks a significant increase from the previous week, where only 1,200 cases were recorded. Health officials are attributing this surge to the new Delta variant, which is said to be more transmissible. Hospitalizations have also seen a rise, with 200 new admissions in the last seven days. Authorities are urging the public to continue following safety protocols such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing to curb the spread of the virus.