Health officials have touted the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19, despite breakthrough infections. But these cases, known as “breakthrough infections”, are to be expected, especially if population immunity levels aren't yet high enough. For any vaccine, there are breakthrough cases,” the agency says. Study of breakthrough casesA small study of healthcare workers in Israel found that the majority of 39 breakthrough Covid cases among 1 497 participants were mild. Breakthrough infections, he added, are also more likely among healthcare workers since they are often in contact with Covid patients.

Source: News 24 August 04, 2021 03:00 UTC