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Breakthrough COVID cases are increasing in Allegheny County

The ACHD reports 23% of cases were breakthrough infections in August.

On Tuesday, the state Health Department estimated COVID breakthrough cases between January and August were 5.5%.

Now there's clear evidence infections among the fully vaccinated were increasing at a higher rate in the summer months.


The Allegheny County Health Department reports 23% the cases were breakthrough infections in August.

In July the number was 7% and in June 18%.

Health experts say the Delta variant is behind the increase and note the vaccine ensures nearly all people with breakthrough cases have mild symptoms.

The ACHD reports 23% of cases were breakthrough infections in August.