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SUMMARY OF TAKEAWAYS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ARTICLE
- the true rate of breakthrough cases is unknown due to the highly probable much higher rate of asymptomatic or mild infections that aren't diagnosed
- the scale & severity of this outbreak is projected to get more serious as children return to schools
- added caution should be taken in households with at-risk individuals
- it is recommended to upgrade your mask to a KN95
- it is recommended to hold events outdoors whenever possible
- it is necessary to social distance with people whose vaccination status you don't know
- vaccinated people who are frequently going into crowded spaces pose higher risk to those around them & should be socially distanced and/or masked around if you have sustained contact with a vulnerable person
- it is necessary to know the practices of the vaccinated people you're not masked with, especially if you have an at-risk person in your household
- it is necessary to social distance (6' or more) outdoors from others whose vaccination status & practices you don't know if you're not wearing a mask
- it is necessary to wear a mask in crowds, and highly recommended to wear a KN95 mask in prolonged exposure to crowds
- these recommendations may change as children return to school
- neighboring communities' numbers should be considered when attempting to calculate local level of risk