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Chris Smith
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- Coronavirus vaccines are already reducing the number of COVID-19 cases, and several studies have proven it with hard data.
- A study from Israel indicates that significantly fewer people have developed life-threatening COVID-19 in vaccinated people over 60. The effects are mostly seen in cities where immunizations started sooner and covered more ground.
- The reduction in cases from vaccines was even more significant than the reductions observed during lockdowns.
- Data from a separate study in the UK also indicates that vaccinations have reduced the number of cases.
Coronavirus vaccines have been available in various Western countries since mid-December, with more than 56.5 million people having received at least one dose as of Tuesday morning. More than 11.26 million of those people have been fully vaccinated. It's an impressive number, but one that isn’t high enough to put a dent in the pandemic. We’ve heard from various experts that vaccination rates will have to surpass 70% to achieve herd immunity. The vaccines would not prevent infection, as they’re meant to reduce the illness's severity and prevent death. But the more people are protected via immunization, the harder it’ll be for the virus to spread. People will also need to continue using precautions, including face masks and social distancing after vaccination. But the first studies that have looked into the effects of coronavirus vaccines are here, and the news couldn’t be better. Herd immunity might be several months away, but vaccines are already cutting transmission rates in countries like Israel and the UK.
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