[eitland]

Your statement seems to imply that the current vaccines prevent the spread of the virus too.

Do you know this is verified yet?

It was in the news today and it didn't seem like it was known yet here in Norway. I think we are using the Biontech vaccine.

And, FTR, yes I'm generally pro vaccines.

[corin_]

There's no evidence yet (that I'm aware of) which is why experts are very cautious against giving false hope.

But based on past vaccines for other viruses and the way they and the covid vaccines help your body be better prepared to fight the virus, it's a reasonable guess that they may well at least limit spread, perhaps even close to prevent it.

So you're right to point out that it's not a sure thing, but I (admittedly, not an expert, but basing on views of experts) also think it would be more surprising if the vaccines didn't slow spread at all, the bigger question will be to what extent (both with and without current protective tools like masks and social distancing).

[hsbauauvhabzb]

Even if there is no reduced spread, reducing load on hospitals has got to be a good thing. That’s assuming the vaccine doesn’t increase spread (where I’m assuming a reduced likelihood of symptoms)..