Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent data shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus cases are among children under 18 years, shows recent US data, but symptoms are milder. Children and young adults get the milder disease but are remain infective, so they must be protected. Social distancing and protection is a must for all age groups, including children. To listen to more episodes from this podcast, click on https://bit.ly/3dzRFhl
Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent data shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus cases are among children under 18 years, shows recent US data, but symptoms are milder. Children and young adults get the milder disease but are remain infective, so they must be protected. Social distancing and protection is a must for all age groups, including children.
To listen to more episodes from this podcast, click on https://bit.ly/3dzRFhl