Breakthrough COVID-19 infections among vaccinated people may be on the rise due to the more contagious Delta variant, according to early data.
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Even still, the numbers back up the idea that vaccinated people may need booster shots this fall to support their earlierdoses. Federal health officials are scheduled to approve the extra shots in coming weeks, potentially in September. The first people to receive third doses will likely be health care workers and nursing home residents who took the first vaccines in December and January.
Previous analyses of breakthrough cases included data from June and earlier, the newspaper reported. But since July, COVID-19 cases have soared again due the Delta variant, and the most recent numbers show an uptick among vaccinated people.
The increase may shift how vaccinated people see their risks for infection and interact with loved ones. Public health officials have suggested that people follow some COVID-19 safety protocols again, such as wearing masks in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status.
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