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What Is Happening in Seychelles?
Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The country consists of 115 islands and it’s primary industry is tourism.
So, it’s not surprising that the nation has made great strides vaccinating its citizens. With 61% of its population fully vaccinated, Seychelles is one of the most vaccinated nations on the planet.
So, why are cases there going up?
The Mysterious Surge
In Israel, which has about the same vaccination levels, the COVID pandemic appears to be more or less under control, at least for now. Cases are in double digits and deaths down to a handful a day, tops.
Yet in Seychelles, cases are higher than they have ever been. On May 10, there were 314 new cases. The population as of 2019 was 97,625. Israel’s population is 9 million.
It looks very much like vaccination is not working in the Seychelles. So, let’s unpack this…why is this happening and should the world be concerned?
Is it the Chinese Vaccine?
Seychelles has been using two vaccines. The first is Astra-Zeneca, and the second is the Sinopharm…