A big-scale study by the armed forces showed almost 93 per cent reduction in Covid infections in these who have taken Covishield vaccine. The study ‘VIN-WIN’, published on July 27 in the peer-reviewed Medical Journal Armed Forces India by Ghosh and other individuals, was performed to assess vaccine effectiveness. It also showed considerable reduction in COVID-associated deaths by 98 per cent. This study took spot when the nation was struggling with the second wave of the coronavirus. Despite that the study revealed that a completely vaccinated group had been improved off with up to 82 per cent of 1.59 million displaying seven deaths only, stated the researchers.
The study of effectiveness of Covishield vaccine amongst healthcare and frontline workers of Indian Armed Forces highlights the influence of protection offered by the vaccine against coronavirus. Surg Vice Admiral Rajat Datta, director common, also a co-author of the study, in an official statement issued stated that it is the biggest study worldwide on covid vaccine effectiveness so far reflecting teamwork involving many specialists in Armed Forces Medical Services.
The wellness workers and frontline workers of the armed forces had been the initial to acquire jab when India’s largest vaccination drive against COVID–19 was launched with most of them young males, who had been administered Covishield vaccine. Over 82 per cent of the armed forces population was completely vaccinated by May 30. The study was carried out from the current armed forces wellness surveillance program that had been enhanced for monitoring Covid-19. The program had the information for every day vaccinations with initial and second doses, date of a patient testing positive for Covid-19 and Covid-associated deaths, all of the information was readily available which could be additional analysed.