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Coronavirus outbreak in Kentucky nursing home linked to R.1 variant, prompts concern over vaccine impact
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A so-called R.1 coronavirus lineage variant was detected in an outbreak at a Kentucky nursing facility where nearly all residents were vaccinated, according to one of the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An investigation by the Kentucky Department of Public Health revealed an unvaccinated, infected staffer initiated the outbreak in early March, ultimately resulting in 46 COVID-19 cases. Of the total, 26 residents were infected, including 18 fully vaccinated individuals, and 20 staffers, including four vaccinated persons. The report suggested unvaccinated individuals faced a 3 to 4.1 times greater infection risk compared to people who accepted jabs.More Related News