Elders with weaker immune systems + congregate settings that increase the intensity of exposure = greater likelihood of breakthrough infections... nytimes.com/2021/04/21/hea…
Alternatively, one could lead with:
"Most of those who were infected with the coronavirus despite being vaccinated did not develop symptoms or require hospitalization"
Why we asked: The NY variant (B.1.526) is considered one of "interest" (technically, a level below "concern")
But the NY variant makes up a larger portion of current U.S. cases than the S. Africa (B.1.351) and Brazil (P.1) variants, combined. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Another Sunday, another questionable take about NYC's COVID Data.
NYC DOH says some data from the past week will be lower than expected, due to delays in receiving data from New York State... www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid…
BREAKING: CDC Issues First Set of Guidelines on How Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Safely with Others cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Indoor visits between fully vaccinated people and unvaccinated people who do not wear masks or physically distance from one another are likely *low risk for the vaccinated people.*
Therefore, precautions taken should be determined by the characteristics of the unvaccinated...
"If the unvaccinated people are from a single household that does not have individuals at risk of severe COVID-19, they can visit with fully vaccinated people indoors, without anyone wearing masks"