According to the results of an official antibody survey, 60 million Americans are still susceptible to contracting Covid-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that by the end of 2022, 77.5 percent of individuals aged 16 and older had antibodies from at least one previous infection. This indicates that approximately 58 million Americans, or nearly one in four, had not been infected with the virus by the end of last year, more than three years after its initial arrival in the country.
Interestingly, the survey revealed that seniors, who were at the highest risk of contracting the disease, were the least likely to have been infected. Only 56.5 percent of individuals aged 65 years and older had natural antibodies. On the other hand, young adults and teenagers had the highest proportion of individuals with prior infections, with 87.1 percent of those aged 16 to 29 years having antibodies.
The CDC dashboard shows that among the 47 states with available data, Vermont, which has a significant elderly population, had the lowest prevalence of past infections at 64.4 percent. Other states with low infection rates included Maine (65.4 percent), Maryland (66.5 percent), Virginia (69.7 percent), and Oregon (70.2 percent). These states also have larger elderly populations, suggesting that their reduced interactions with others may have contributed to lower infection rates.
Conversely, Iowa had the highest proportion of residents infected in the US, with 90.6 percent having been infected. This was followed by North Dakota (88.5 percent), Oklahoma (86.5 percent), Nevada (85.2 percent), and Indiana (85 percent).
Overall, the study found that 96 percent of Americans had antibodies against Covid-19, including those obtained through vaccination. The CDC relies on approximately 140,000 samples taken from Americans every three months to determine antibody levels. Scientists examine the blood samples to identify two types of antibodies, which indicate whether an individual has immunity from previous infections or vaccinations. However, antibodies diminish over time, potentially leading to individuals who have had Covid-19 being mistakenly classified as not having past infections. Nevertheless, other components of the immune system, such as T-cells, retain the ability to fight the virus, ensuring ongoing protection.
Separate data from the CDC suggests that approximately 270 million individuals, or 81 percent of the population, have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine. Out of these, 230 million (69.5 percent) have received two doses, while 56 million (17 percent) have also received the updated bivalent booster vaccine. Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut have the highest proportions of individuals who have received at least one dose of the vaccine, all at 95 percent.
The CDC has also provided estimates for the prevalence of Covid infections among children. Their data indicates that over 90 percent of individuals under 18 years old had contracted the virus by the end of 2022.
Additionally, it is worth noting that Covid deaths in the United States have reached a record low, falling to their lowest levels since March 2020. According to CDC figures, there were 624 deaths from the virus in the week ending on June 3, 2023, which is the lowest weekly count since the week ending on March 21, 2020, when 586 deaths were reported. Eleven states recorded no deaths during the latest week, including Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and West Virginia. Furthermore, hospitalizations have also reached record lows, with 6,198 reported in the week ending on June 24, 2023, the lowest number since records began. This could be attributed to both the natural decrease in respiratory viruses during the summer months and the level of protection among Americans.
A shocking revelation from an official antibody survey suggests that around 60 million Americans remain unexposed to Covid-19. In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 77.5% of individuals aged 16 and above possessed antibodies from at least one previous infection. This indicates that approximately 58 million Americans, comprising one-fourth of the population, had not contracted the virus by the conclusion of the previous year—more than three years since the virus initially hit American shores.
The data reveals a surprising trend: older individuals, the most vulnerable to the disease, were the least likely to have been infected. Only 56.5% of individuals aged 65 and above had natural antibodies. Conversely, young adults and teenagers had the highest proportion of individuals with prior infections, with 87.1% of those aged 16 to 29 having antibodies.
State data from the CDC dashboard offers insights into the prevalence of past infections across different regions. States like Vermont, Maine, Maryland, Virginia, and Oregon had the lowest infection rates, with percentages ranging from 64.4% to 70.2%. Notably, these states have larger elderly populations, suggesting that reduced interactions played a role in limiting infection rates.
On the other end of the spectrum, Iowa recorded the highest proportion of infected residents, with 90.6% having been infected. North Dakota, Oklahoma, Nevada, and Indiana followed suit, ranging from 85% to 88.5%.
Including vaccination, the study found that 96% of Americans had antibodies against Covid-19. The CDC relies on approximately 140,000 samples taken from Americans every three months to determine antibody levels. These levels can diminish over time, potentially leading to individuals with prior Covid-19 infections being falsely deemed uninfected. However, other components of the immune system, such as T-cells, provide ongoing protection against the virus.
Data from the CDC also indicates that around 81% of the population, approximately 270 million people, have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine. Among them, 69.5% have been fully vaccinated, with an additional 17% receiving the updated bivalent booster vaccine. Notably, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut boast the highest vaccination rates at 95%.
Furthermore, the CDC estimates that over 90% of individuals under 18 years old had contracted the virus by the end of 2022.
It is worth noting that Covid deaths in the United States have reached record lows, with the latest weekly count falling to the lowest since March 2020. For the week ending on June 3, 2023, there were 624 deaths from the virus, marking a significant decrease from the previous lowest count of 586 deaths in the week ending on March 21, 2020. A total of 11 states reported zero deaths during the most recent week. Hospitalizations have also hit a record low of 6,198 for the week ending on June 24, 2023, the lowest number since records began. A combination of the usual decrease in respiratory viruses during the summer and the level of protection among Americans likely contribute to these positive trends.
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