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GopherGal

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25. I'd guess a combo of the two

Reply to Initech (Reply #16)

Sat Mar 13, 2021, 03:16 PM

Mar 2021

All the vaccines were, of course, developed against the original version of the virus. Even if you have 100% faith in the effectiveness/trials of the Sputnik vaccine, it may have diminished effectiveness against the mutated variants (and any claims about its effectiveness against the variant should be subject to at least the same level of skepticism as the original claims.)

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Europe's third wave: Even the country with the highest vaccination rate cannot hold back the tide [View all] HUAJIAO Mar 2021 OP

Sounds like maybe those vaccines are underdelivering? nt intrepidity Mar 2021 #1

Or underperforming. tirebiter Mar 2021 #5

That was one of my thoughts. HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #8

Is there any data pinkstarburst Mar 2021 #9

Vast majority of people are still not vaccinated in Hungary. LisaL Mar 2021 #12

Right. Also, vaccinations won't help those who are until they Hortensis Mar 2021 #21

I wouldn't trust the Russian vaccine with a 10 foot needle. Initech Mar 2021 #14

There is no evidence that it doesn't work. LisaL Mar 2021 #15

+10000 BannonsLiver Mar 2021 #18

Take up your gripes with The Lancet WarGamer Mar 2021 #37

OK I stand corrected then. Initech Mar 2021 #39

You need to read up... WarGamer Mar 2021 #36

Kick dalton99a Mar 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #3

Thanks for adding more of the article... HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #6

Bad news, but what would be the reasons for this rate? Are the... TreasonousBastard Mar 2021 #4

Maybe a combination of things,,,,, like here... HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #7

No I'd blame the Russian vaccine. Initech Mar 2021 #16

I'd guess a combo of the two GopherGal Mar 2021 #25

Do you not understand that only 11 % people in Hungary received at least one dose so far? LisaL Mar 2021 #27

I think it's my distrust of anything Putin says. Initech Mar 2021 #31

Sputnik's efficacy was over 90 %. LisaL Mar 2021 #32

The overwhelming majority of the people haven't been vaccinated yet Mariana Mar 2021 #28

Hungary has not yet reached the peak of new cases per capita that the UK did in early January muriel_volestrangler Mar 2021 #33

Italy is locking down again. moondust Mar 2021 #10

And we followed right behind them last spring and summer..... HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #22

"...highest vaccination rate" retread Mar 2021 #11

Yep, and about 75+% needed for herd immunity to kick in bottomofthehill Mar 2021 #23

My state's (Michigan) 7-day average has almost DOUBLED in the last 3 weeks Cal Carpenter Mar 2021 #13

I think you are a harbinger. HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #19

New Jersey's new cases 7-day moving average has gone from 2887 on 2/24 to 3497 yesterday Klaralven Mar 2021 #35

Good thing Gov. Abbott dropped the mask mandate and opened TX up 100%. tanyev Mar 2021 #17

Texas is about to become the next Brazil !! HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #20

That's what I'm afraid of. tanyev Mar 2021 #24

Actually Texas is doing much better as vaccination coverage amount seniors is pretty good. flying_wahini Mar 2021 #26

Only 13% vaccinated, best in Europe is faint praise. Cicada Mar 2021 #29

US at 14% right? WarGamer Mar 2021 #38

No, we are at 20 %. LisaL Mar 2021 #40

Hoping J&J sends us up fast!! WarGamer Mar 2021 #41

Actually the US is about to reach 30%: EX500rider Mar 2021 #42

Just like 1918-1920. roamer65 Mar 2021 #30

If you pull up the Hungary curve - they are closer to 2 months Ms. Toad Mar 2021 #34