Israeli Data shows risk of Serious cases of COVID-19 is much higher in Unvaccinated People August 30, 2021 Admin Irish Chat </p> <p>Professor Luke O’Neill says data from Israel shows how much higher the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is among unvaccinated people.<br /> <br /> Israel led the world in the initial vaccine rollout, vaccinating a large percentage of its population in the first few months of the year.<br /> <br /> Like many other countries, Israel is now battling a fresh surge in cases attributed to the Delta variant.<br /> <br /> The number of new cases rapidly increased during August, with a five-day average of over 7,000 cases now being reported.<br /> <br /> This led to some initial fears that the vaccine may not have been effective as thought, or that protection may wane over time.<br /> <br /> Professor O’Neill told The Pat Kenny Show the data coming from Israel has been very informative.<br /> <br /> He explained: “It turns out, only slightly over half the population was fully vaccinated – there wasn’t quite as high a level of vaccination as other places.<br /> <br /> “They opened up very quickly as well… that meant spread could happen, especially with Delta.<br /> <br /> “The serious cases are nine times higher in the unvaccinated [over-60s] than in vaccinated – in other words, the vaccines are working to protect against serious disease. Then in the under-60s, it’s double the rate in the unvaccinated population.<br /> <br /> “In other words: get the vaccine. The evidence is very clear there.”<br /> <br /> The Trinity College immunologist says it’s believed Delta arrived in the country when it was brought in by people who went on holiday.<br /> <br /> For now, the data has persuaded the Israeli government to become one of the first in the world to start a booster campaign of third vaccine doses for older and vulnerable people.<br /> <br /> Credit to : Newtalk</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here --
