The press secretary responded by saying the U.S. was in a “very different place” than it was six or seven months ago and touted the efficacy of vaccines in lessening the severity of coronavirus symptoms if a breakthrough case occurs.

The reporter then pressed Psaki again for a specific answer.

“Why not just provide the number?” Psaki was asked. “Are you trying to hide something?”

Psaki shot back, “Why do you need to have that information?”

“Transparency,” the reporter explained. “The interest of the public. A better understanding of how breakthrough cases work here in the White House.”