The X-ray of the unvaccinated patient's lungs are almost completely white - showing they are filled with the virus, have intense scarring and there is a lack of air entering the organs.

The X-ray of a vaccinated patient has a great deal of black space, showing they were able to inhale mostly amounts of oxygen (left).

The unvaccinated COVID-19 patient's X-ray (right) looks almost completely white, indicating large amounts of the virus and intense scarring.

Dr Ghassan Kamel (above), of St Louis, said the lungs of the unvaccinated patient likely show someone who needs intensive care such as mechanical ventilation.

The X-ray of the vaccinated patient shows large amount of black space, which means the person is able to inhale a great deal of air

By comparison, the X-ray of the unvaccinated COVID-19 patient's lungs is almost completely white, which are known as lung opacities

He said by looking at an unvaccinated x-ray, a patient most likely needs assistance