Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Department of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton CA, United States

Publications

• Research Article   
  Increasing SARS-Cov2 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths among the Vaccinated Populations during the Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant Surge in UK
  Author(s): Venkata R Emani*, Vivek K Pallipuram, Kartik K Goswami, Kailash R Maddula, Raghunath Reddy, Abirath S Nakka, Sravya Panga, Nikhila K Reddy, Nidhi K Reddy, Dheeraj Nandanoor and Sanjeev Goswami
  
  Background: There were increased SARS-CoV2 hospitalizations and deaths noted during Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant surge in the UK despite decreased cases, and the reasons are unclear. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we analyzed reported SARS-CoV2 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and variables that affect the outcomes (including ethnicity, deprivation score, vaccination disparities, and pre-existing conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. The vaccine effectiveness among those ≥ 18 years of age was also analyzed (August 16, 2021-March 27, 2022). Results: During the latter part of the Omicron variant surge (February 28-May 1, 2022 a significantly increased proportion of cases (23.7% vs 40.31.70 [1.70-1.71]; p<0.001) and hospitalizations (39.3% vs 50.3%; R.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7560.22.S21.001

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