Former President Barack Obama is scaling back the size of his upcoming 60th birthday party because of the spread of a variant of the CCP virus. “This outdoor event was planned months ago in accordance with all public health guidelines and with COVID safeguards in place. Due to the new spread of the delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs. Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family and close friends,” a spokeswoman for the ex-president told news outlets in a statement. “President Obama is appreciative of others sending their birthday wishes from afar and looks forward to seeing people soon,” she added. Obama reportedly invited hundreds of people to the party, which is set to take place at the estate he owns at Martha’s Vineyard. Some questioned the size in light of new recommendations and rules issued by state and federal authorities …