They’re Going To Tell You To Mask Again. No. | Ep. 1302

Death Trends

Ben Shapiro examines the current COVID-19 death statistics in the U.S., highlighting a significant disconnect between rising case numbers and death rates. He notes that despite a surge in cases, the average daily deaths remain low, suggesting that COVID-19 is no longer among the top causes of death in the country 1. This trend is attributed to widespread vaccination, especially among the elderly, which has decoupled case rates from death rates. Shapiro points to data from the UK, where mass vaccination has led to a significant reduction in deaths despite high case numbers 2.

We have done a very good job in the west of vaccinating the elderly. And so younger people are getting this thing. Not older people, people who are less vulnerable, not people who are more vulnerable.

--- Ben Shapiro

This shift indicates a move towards living with the virus, as many countries are now focusing on managing cases rather than eliminating them entirely.

   

Vaccination Effects

Shapiro discusses the impact of vaccinations on reducing COVID-19 mortality, emphasizing the role of vaccines in protecting vulnerable populations. He explains that in countries like Great Britain, vaccination has drastically reduced death rates, bringing them below those of the flu 3. The Delta variant, however, presents new challenges due to its higher transmissibility, yet the majority of severe cases and hospitalizations occur among the unvaccinated 4.

If you're unvaccinated, the disease treats you the same way that it would have treated you back in January or back in November.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro argues that individuals now face a choice between vaccination or eventual infection, as the virus continues to spread among those without immunity.