Manitoba breakthrough infection data reviews the incidence by age and severity. Older people with chronic disease most at risk. Overall, compared to unvaccinated, 3% of all COVID deaths over last 10 months were amongst the fully vaccinated. #VaccinesWork

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 27, 2021

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New data sheds light on breakthrough COVID-19 cases in Manitoba

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