Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan to make shots compulsory

Re:Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan t... by TurkishPoptart on Thursday December 02, 2021 @06:27PM (#29424434)

Because, sadly, we know that's not true anymore.

>...fully vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections have peak viral load similar to unvaccinated cases and can efficiently transmit infection in household settings, including to fully vaccinated contacts. Host–virus interactions early in infection may shape the entire viral trajectory.

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3...

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Re:Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan t... by Swenrekcah on Thursday December 02, 2021 @06:38PM (#29424568)

Yes I know, it was clear early on. The study also says:

>Although vaccines remain highly effective at preventing severe disease and deaths from COVID-19, our findings suggest that vaccination is not sufficient to prevent transmission of the delta variant in household settings with prolonged exposures.

Which is what we're talking about here, preventing serious cases.

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