COVID In Colorado: 'Breakthrough Cases' Reported Among Vaccinated Coloradans

Denver CO

21 April, 2021

1:44 PM

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By Danielle Chavira, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado health officials say they studied what they call "breakthrough cases" of Coloradans who got the coronavirus after getting vaccinated. State epidemiologist says the state recorded 819 breakthrough cases out of 106,965 total cases from the end of January through April 19. "These cases represent a very small portion of positive COVID-19 cases and are no more than expected based on known vaccine efficacy levels. Vaccination is our ticket out of this pandemic," said Colorado State Epidemiologist Rachel Herlihy. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.