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While based on limited data that could be skewed, the information from Statens Serum Institut also shows that almost 75% of those infected by omicron had received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
“You would like that number to be lower,” Lillebaek said. “Then again, it’s important to know that testing positive doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s no effect when it comes to severe disease or admissions to hospital.”
Lab studies conducted by vaccine manufacturers Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have indicated that a third dose may restore protection against the omicron variant. Still, the Danish data shows more than 100 omicron cases were discovered among the 19.3% of Danes who have received booster shots.
“You would like that number to be lower,” Lillebaek said. “Then again, it’s important to know that testing positive doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s no effect when it comes to severe disease or admissions to hospital.”
Lab studies conducted by vaccine manufacturers Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have indicated that a third dose may restore protection against the omicron variant. Still, the Danish data shows more than 100 omicron cases were discovered among the 19.3% of Danes who have received booster shots.