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4. Immun. Prof: Why CDC Shows More COVID Infect. In Boosted- Breakthru Cases

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 11:41 PM

Jun 2022

(5 mins). Immunology professor on why data shows more COVID infections among boosted Americans. CBS, June 1, '22.

Recent data from the CDC shows boosted Americans are catching COVID-19 higher rates than those who have not been boosted - although the boosters help protect against hospitalizations and deaths.

Professor John Moore from Weill Cornell Medical College joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to explain what's behind these numbers.
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- People are vaxxed and boosted but letting up on masking, etc., getting 'mild infections' from Omicron variants that are able to breakthrough antibody protections.

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Covid reinfections are becoming more common..... [View all] BigmanPigman Jun 2022 OP

I still haven't gotten Covid to my knowledge yet! Lucky Luciano Jun 2022 #1

I likewise have not gotten Covid. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2022 #2

1+ keithbvadu2 Jun 2022 #3

Immun. Prof: Why CDC Shows More COVID Infect. In Boosted- Breakthru Cases appalachiablue Jun 2022 #4

All the more reason to ALWAYS wear an N95. BigmanPigman Jun 2022 #5

Same here for the duration. N95s are about 83-85% yes. Masks appalachiablue Jun 2022 #6

I also have a few next to me in my car...just to remind me. BigmanPigman Jun 2022 #7

Yep, I have extras in the car too, & have headed straight appalachiablue Jun 2022 #8