More than 5,000 breakthrough COVID infections have been reported in Massachusetts, according to the latest Department of Public Health data.  A total of 5,166 breakthrough cases have been reported through July 17, resulting in 80 deaths. A week ago, there were 4,450 cases and 79 deaths reported among fully vaccinated people.

CBSlocal.com report

Editor’s note: 4,450 to 5,166 vaccine breakthrough cases is a 16% increase in one week

Massachusetts: more than 4,300 coronavirus breakthrough cases reported – up 28% in a week

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