A new study shows that children are silent spreaders of Covid-19
According to the authors, this finding suggests that despite their lower number of the virus receptors, children can still carry a high viral load and are therefore more contagious.
Findings from these studies carry important implications for the reopening of schools and daycare centers. For example, the authors, along with other experts, recommend not relying on body temperature or symptom monitoring to identify Covid-19 infection in the school setting.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetesCases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of Britain's COVID-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible link between the two diseases that needs more investigation, scientists said on Tuesday.
Read more »
Study Says COVID-19 Symptoms Often Appear in a Certain Order, but Experts Are SkepticalA new study suggests that COVID-19 symptoms often appear and progress in a certain order, but doctors remain skeptical that it’s universal for all patients.
Read more »
Covid-19 Mystery: How Did the Coronavirus Return to New Zealand?New Zealand authorities traced the first reappearance of coronavirus in the country after three long months to a man in his 50s who worked at a warehouse in Auckland, though they can’t figure out how he got it.
Read more »
New CDC program will monitor sewage to measure local spread of Covid-19The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. In many places, as countries reopen, Covid-19 cases are on the rise. Follow here for the latest.
Read more »
New York teachers threaten strike if schools reopen without more COVID-19 testingNew York City teachers on Wednesday threatened to strike or bring legal action unless the largest U.S. school district implements a more rigorous COVID-19 testing plan and other safety measures before reopening schools next month.
Read more »