It was reported that some sixty-seven percent of Covid 19 infection, over one summer month in a European country, were people who were fully vaccinated. Does this mean that Covid 19 vaccine is ineffective?

It was reported that some sixty-seven percent of Covid 19 infection, over one summer month in a European country, were people who were fully vaccinated. Does this mean that Covid 19 vaccine is ineffective?

MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

6th Edition

ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

Publisher:Amos Gilat

Chapter1: Starting With Matlab

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