Reference:
King’s College London. (2021). COVID-19 infections among vaccinated individuals: A rising concern. ZOE COVID Study.
Summary:
A study from King’s College London revealed that as of July 15, 2021, daily symptomatic COVID-19 cases among vaccinated individuals in the UK averaged 15,537, marking a 40% increase from the previous week. Concurrently, unvaccinated cases decreased by 22%. The study, led by epidemiologist Tim Spector, suggested that cases among the vaccinated could soon surpass those among the unvaccinated. The report highlighted Health Secretary Sajid Javid’s positive COVID-19 test despite two vaccine doses. This trend mirrors global patterns, notably in Israel and Chile, where a significant proportion of new COVID-19 infections are also occurring in vaccinated populations. Concerns have emerged regarding the effectiveness of vaccines, particularly against the Delta variant. Some experts, including Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier, posited that mass vaccination might lead to viral mutations and exacerbate the pandemic. This situation raises critical questions about vaccine efficacy and the ongoing challenge of controlling COVID-19 transmission.