Coronavirus News Explained

 Hospitalization in COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases      Countless studies have proven that one of the most important forms of protection from COVID-19 infection is vaccination. As of Sep 21, 2021 54.8% of Americans and 64.5% of people who are age 12 and above are fully vaccinated. While the chances of COVID-19 infection after vaccination are significantly reduced, there have been reports of rare cases of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection in fully vaccinated individuals. (See COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections ) Previous studies have found that the viral load of an individual with a COVID-19 breakthrough infection is not significantly different than that of an individual who is unvaccinated. (See Can Vaccination Reduce COVID-19 Transmission? ) However, more questions related to breakthrough infections have arisen including whether or not a vaccinated individual with COVID-19 has a reduced risk of severe illness and hospitalization. A study published in The Lancet in September 2021 collected

 Can Vaccination Reduce COVID-19 Transmission?     It's no secret that the B.1.617.2, or delta variant, has been found to be highly transmissible compared to other variants and has thus spread quickly across the globe. Although data prior to the spread of Delta found that vaccination reduces COVID-19 transmission, new reports find that Delta is more likely than other variants to spread among vaccinated individuals. Yes, it is still crucial for those who can to get vaccinated because of the protection it offers. But while many people believe that vaccinated individuals are less likely to transmit the virus, recent studies suggest otherwise. A study published in the medRxiv preprint server examines the viral load and transmission rates of those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. About the Study     The study was conducted in multiple Wisconsin counties including Dane County, a populous county which has one of the highest rates of vaccination in the United