Post by Admin on May 13, 2021 22:57:43 GMT
Dr. Jen Ashton has the latest on what we know about the reported cases in the organization.
Seven people traveling with the New York Yankees, including three coaches, have tested positive for COVID-19—and all were fully vaccinated against the virus.
The team made the announcement about the breakthrough cases in a press conference on March 11, noting that four non-coach support staff members also tested positive for the virus. All seven of those who tested positive received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the team said, and just one of the seven had "some symptoms" of COVID-19. The positive cases were picked up through routine testing.
"We're learning as we go," team manager Aaron Boone said during the press conference. "We're getting informed on what we need to do exactly, and just trying to do the best we can to be able to make quick adjustments on the fly and pivot."
Each member of the Yankees traveling party has been given at least three COVID-19 tests—including PCR nasal swabs and saliva tests—on Tuesday.
Several players and coaches started wearing masks again in the dugout during the game on the night of the press conference. "One of the good things about being vaccinated is that we are blunting the effects of this virus," Boone said. "I feel like, in a lot of ways, because we're vaccinated, we're good and we're able to deal with this."
The term "breakthrough cases" was used a lot during the press conference, and you might have some questions about what, exactly, a breakthrough case is. Doctors explain.