Exposure Outcomes in Fully Vaccinated Healthcare Personnel With Known Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Exposure-Minnesota, January-August 2021

Healthcare personnel (HCP) are at potential risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in occupational and nonoccupational settings, even when fully vaccinated. This risk increased during Delta variant circulation. SARS-CoV-2 testing of fully vaccinated HCP working in the 14 days after exposure is important to prevent virus introduction into healthcare settings.

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Healthcare personnel, even when fully vaccinated, are still at risk of getting infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in both occupational and nonoccupational settings. This risk increases during the circulation of the Delta variant. It is crucial to conduct SARS-CoV-2 testing for fully vaccinated healthcare personnel who have worked within 14 days after exposure to prevent the introduction of the virus into healthcare settings.