Characteristics of Decedents With COVID-19-Related Mortality in Kentucky, July 1-August 13, 2021.

Objective: Although vaccination reduces the risk of severe COVID-19, fatal COVID-19 cases after vaccination can occur. We examined the characteristics of decedents with COVID-19-related mortality to help inform discussions about vaccination, boosters, and mitigation strategies.

Methods: We examined COVID-19-related deaths in Kentucky resulting from infections occurring from July 1 through August 13, 2021.