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The CDC Is Only Tracking Some Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

As Illinois' indoor mask mandate returns, a look at the data on breakthrough COVID cases.

Aired 08/26/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

The CDC Is Only Tracking Some Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

Clip: 8/26/2021 | 7m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

As Illinois' indoor mask mandate returns, a look at the data on breakthrough COVID cases.

As the delta variant continues to drive a spike in COVID-19 cases, two recent reports outline the challenges of tracking so-called breakthrough cases in fully vaccinated people. We discuss the importance — and limitations — of disease surveillance.

Aired 08/26/2021 | Rating NR

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