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COVID-19 DEATHS: 2 fully vaccinated people in Clark County have died

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Posted at 6:04 AM, May 07, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-07 19:19:16-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting that at least two people in Clark County have died after being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Additionally, 23 people have been hospitalized.

The county has identified 141 breakthrough cases in Clark County as of April 29.

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SNHD says that given the large number of people being vaccinated in the United States and the high level of ongoing SARS-CoV-2 circulation, thousands of symptomatic vaccine breakthrough cases are expected.

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Because the COVID-19 vaccine does not fully eliminate the risk of getting the coronavirus, health officials say social distancing protocols and face coverings are still required and needed.

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