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British study finds children are significant vectors of Covid-19 transmission
- enraged_camel 6y agoChoice quotes: > Young people (aged 2-16) are much more likely to be the first case in their household. Those 12 to 16 are nearly 7 times as likely to be the first case in their household. > 2 to 16 year olds are more than twice as likely to pass on the virus within their household. > Children under 16 are less likely to get the virus from someone within their household. > Accumulating evidence is consistent with increased transmission occurring amongst school children when schools are open, particularly in children of secondary school age (high confidence).