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Many of those who have shunned COVID vaccines seem to think it is “99% survivable,” suggesting that vaccination is unnecessary. Since the risk of getting infected is now increasing, it might be useful to consider the example of the brother of a dear friend of mine, who recently “survived” COVID.
From the start of the pandemic, he was skeptical of the pandemic and against vaccination. In April 2020 he came down with COVID. He had a mild acute course of infection, which he described as being ‘no worse than a cold. Afterward, hospitals sought him for his antibodies, which were being studied at the time for potential ‘convalescent antibody’ treatment. His experience strengthened his skepticism of the pandemic and snubbing of vaccines, both because he both thought that COVID was ‘no big deal, and also because he believed he was now ‘immune’ and wouldn’t need a vaccine anyway. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
This was both predicted and predictable, based on the rapid rise of Delta in other areas where it has emerged such as England, Japan and India, where it now causes 95% of COVID infections. The Delta surge of infections in Japan has resulted in spectators not being able to attend the Olympic games. It can be expected to continue to increase in the U.S.
1. The Delta variant is much worse than previous strains
There have been a number of studies in the past few months analyzing the impacts of Delta and other variants. The World Health Organization described Delta as the fastest and fittest variant yet. It is 40%-60% more contagious and easily spread than the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant, which itself was more transmissible than the original strain.