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Covid infection risk in children, how fast can they spread virus? Explained

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Covid infection risk in children, how fast can they spread virus? Explained

Covid infection risk in children, how fast can they spread virus? Explained

Children and teenagers have half the risk of getting infected with coronavirus disease.

There is no clarity on how easily they spread the infection to others.

Children are 56% less likely than adults to get infected when exposed to infection.

Infectivity depends on susceptibility to infection, the severity of symptoms, viral load, social contact patterns, and risk behavior.

Watch the video for more details.


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