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Explainer: Here's why a limited number of Covid-19 cases in vaccinated people is to be expected

The vaccines aren’t 100% effective, but they are a significant barrier against severe illness from Covid-19.

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Aug 15th 2021, 6:30 AM

Dr Ronan Glynn: Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt in a car

The majority of people who die on our roads are wearing a seatbelt – this does not mean seatbelts don’t work, Dr Glynn has argued.

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Aug 11th 2021, 10:24 PM