Category: breakthrough case

White House Refuses to Disclose Number of COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases Among Staff

The White House on Friday refused to release the number of COVID-19 infections among vaccinated staff, known as breakthrough cases, after one aide tested positive earlier last week and some reporters pressed for greater disclosure. Speaking at a press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki was asked whether the White House was “trying to hide something” by…


Deep Dive (July 23): Unvaccinated Could Face Jail Time Under France’s Proposed New Rules

Virus fears continue as cases go up despite vaccinations. At the Tokyo Olympics, even before the Games started, over 70 virus cases were linked to officials and athletes at the Games. A small but growing number of athletes are testing positive even inside the Olympic Village. Some countries are upping restrictions, and protests are breaking…


Psaki Confirms More COVID-19 Cases in White House That Were Not Disclosed

Jen Psaki, White House press secretary on Tuesday confirmed that there have been breakthrough COVID-19 cases among vaccinated White House staffers that had not previously been made public. Psaki told reporters yes, “There have been, I will say that we, according to an agreement we made during the transition to be transparent and make information available. We…


4 Oregonians Test Positive for COVID-19 After 2nd Vaccine Dose

Four people in Oregon have tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving both doses of the vaccine, health officials said. Dean Sidelinger, the Oregon Health Authority’s state health officer, said at a briefing Friday that there were two cases each in Yamhill and Lane counties. “We’re beginning to receive reports of individuals who have tested positive…