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Context: The answer is that vaccinating the 20% of the population that's least mobile would not necessarily have as dramatic effect on cases. And in fact, it seems to be working well for the >60 year-old population that's now mostly vaccinated.
Alex responded to this by disregarding it; complaining that the overall rates don't drop as fast.
But the fact that those getting vaccinated are less sick is evidence they have effect. In the last 3 weeks >60 have fewer cases, while cases among the unvaccinated rise. Suggestive. Image
For someone who has grifted hundreds of thousands of pamphlets denying lockdowns work, it's a weird flex to complain the lockdown hasn't been more effective.

Answer is this strain is more infectious, and Israel has not been as infected as England has. More potential victims. Image
h/t @AndreasShrugged, who notes serious cases are down even more than cases.

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