Breakthrough infection still low for fully vaccinated – FDAFDA director general Eric Domingo said of the 20.3 million people fully vaccinated against COVID, 516 got infected with the virus. MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday reported over 500 cases of breakthrough infections or fully vaccinated individuals getting infected with COVID-19, although the mortality rate remains low. FDA director general Eric Domingo said of the 20.3 million people fully vaccinated against COVID, 516 got infected with the virus. “Breakthrough infection can still occur in a small percentage of fully vaccinated individuals so we need to observe health protocols,” Domingo said at a virtual briefing. The bulk of breakthrough infection cases for all vaccines belong to the 18 to 39 age group.

Source: Philippine Star October 08, 2021 15:56 UTC