State data do not show lower COVID cases with higher vaccination levels

Here is an interesting plot showing that higher vaccination levels in states do not clearly show lower levels of COVID cases. In fact, there is a valid statistical correlation showing higher cases with high vaccination levels.

“In the United States, Vaccination Rates Are Associated with Increased Rate of Spread of SARS-CoV-2, But Not How They Should Be

We can debate the details of the analysis, but the persistent and repeated positive association is the opposite of what we should expect if COVID-19 vaccine program reduces transmission and disease.”

by James Lyons-Weiler popularrationalism.substack.com