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How contagious are people who are breakthrough cases regarding covid. can they still infect as much people as someone who isnt vaccinated?
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How many people a person with breakthrough infection can infect as many people as s/he comes on close contact with. Get Covid Vaccine.
Answered 11/13/2021
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This matter is still debated but there are some studies which showed that more viral loads in breakthrough cases which mean more transmissible (contagious).
Answered 11/14/2021
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