The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported its first COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated person Wednesday, according to a department news release.

While no deaths occurred in vaccinated individuals in the clinical trials, we understand that no vaccine or medication is 100% effective when used by millions of people.

There will be a small percentage of people who are fully vaccinated who still get sick, are hospitalized, or die from COVID-19," according to the U.S.

As of April 26, a total of 9,245 breakthrough COVID-19 cases had been reported in 46 states, with 132 of those cases resulting in death.

More than 56% of the nation's adults, or close to 146 million people, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and almost 41% are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.

The CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people should continue to "take steps to protect themselves and others in many situations, like wearing a mask, maintaining an appropriate social distance from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing their hands often."