The Robert Koch Institute reports more and more vaccination breakthroughs. In a new report it gives concrete figures.
Berlin – From the beginning of February to the end of last week, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) registered 117,763 likely vaccine breakthroughs – i.e. Sars-CoV-2 infections with Covid-19 symptoms.
During this period, 55 million people were fully vaccinated, according to the RKI weekly report from Thursday evening. According to this, a total of 1,076 people died with breakthrough vaccinations, 782 of them were at least 80 years old. “This reflects the generally higher risk of death – regardless of the effectiveness of the vaccines – for this age group,” the report said.
The percentage of vaccine breakthroughs in all Covid-19 cases shows “that only a small proportion of hospitalized, intensive care units or deceased Covid-19 cases can be assessed as vaccine breakthroughs”. The RKI calls the increase in breakthrough infections “expected” over time: More and more people are vaccinated, the virus is spreading again more and more. “This increases the likelihood of coming into contact with the virus as a fully vaccinated person.”
The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) expanded its recommendation for booster vaccinations at the beginning of October. It is aimed at people aged 70 and over, people with weakened immune systems, residents of nursing homes, nursing staff and medical staff who have direct contact with patients. People who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can also improve their protection with a dose of mRNA vaccine. The Vaccination Ordinance basically provides the possibility of refreshment for everyone for whom there are approved vaccines. dpa
