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The first known cases of people developing COVID-19 after they were
completely vaccinated were confirmed Tuesday in Washington, according to
the state Department of Health. Two potential deaths are being investigated.
In vaccine parlance, people who develop a disease after they have been
vaccinated for it are called “vaccine breakthrough” cases.
DOH said it is investigating the 102 breakthrough cases which have
occurred in people at least two weeks after they were fully vaccinated.
Eight people were sick enough to be hospitalized.
As of Tuesday, 1.23 million Washington residents have been fully vaccinated.
Breakthrough cases are expected with any vaccine, DOH cautioned. The
three vaccines currently in use offer no more than 95% effectiveness.
That means for every 100 people who are fully vaccinated, five could be
infected with COVID-19 if they are exposed to it.
Both of the two patients who died were over 80 years old and had
underlying health issues, DOH said.
The majority of Washington’s breakthrough cases experienced no or mild
symptoms, DOH said. Cases have been identified in 18 Washington counties.
“It is important to remember that every vaccine on the market right now
prevents severe disease and death in most cases,” said DOH secretary
Umair Shah.
DOH said it will provide regular reports on breakthrough cases starting
in April.
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