Although rare, fully vaccinated people can contract the virus and they can be spreaders.
With the rise of the delta variant, there is a high chance that fully vaccinated individuals contract the virus and unknowingly transmit it to other people. While studies have shown that COVID vaccines reduce the viral load in a person’s body, it is less likely that even a fully vaccinated person can spread the virus. Viral load is the amount of viral particles in the body, which determines whether a person is likely to spread the virus.
However, the breakthrough transition has raised concerns among leading scientists and health bodies.
The latest research provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the dangers of the delta variant, referring to it as the most prominent virus strain.
It is believed that fully vaccinated individuals can still spread the COVID infection. When sneezing or coughing, viral particles can reach other people and increase the risk of transmission.
In terms of breakthrough infection, the researchers found a significant concentration of coronavirus in the nose and throat of people who were vaccinated. This means that people infected with the virus can transmit the disease as if they have not developed any immunity. Although the findings have not yet been published, it has prompted the US CDC to update its COVID guidelines for masking.
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