The number of reported post-vaccination adverse events and deaths has not changed federal officials’ view on the safety of the two authorized COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday. Two hundred and eighty-eight people have died after receiving one of the vaccines, according to reports submitted to the passive Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. Over 3,000 patients have suffered adverse events after getting one of the vaccines. “Based on the data received and reviewed so far, the adverse events reported are similar to those observed in clinical trials. Currently, there is no evidence to suggest a safety problem with these vaccines,” a CDC spokeswoman told The Epoch Times via email. “CDC is aware of reports of deaths occurring after administration of COVID-19 vaccines. These deaths are under investigation. From the data, it appears many of these deaths are among nursing home residents who had serious underlying …