No they wouldn't. Smoking gives a little protection against infection, but once you have it it's likely much worse. Vaccines give you a little protection against infection and also reduce the probability of severe courses of illness.
50-68% more protection which is better than the vaccine. And it did provide better outcomes when patients were treated with patches in the hospital.
It seems controversial even saying this, and a bit absurd… But I am a heavy smoker and have somehow managed to dodge Covid so far. It is probably coincidence, but I would love it to be studied into more no matter how inconvenient it may be…
I'm a non-smoker but use nicotine daily. My mother (nicotine free) died of COVID, but I have never had it. But we are mere anecdotes, and prove nothing.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I haven’t experienced loss on that scale yet.