Can kids spread the coronavirus? 'Conclusively, without a doubt – yes,' experts say

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As schools talk about reopening, many families are concerned about how the coronavirus will impact children — and the virus' spread.

While there has yet to be hard data to prove asymptomatic spread – transmitting the virus without displaying any symptoms – Shekerdemian said there’s nothing to suggest “the lack of symptoms doesn’t mean you don’t transmit it.”

Dr. Megan Culler Freeman, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, said nose swab studies have shown children have the same amount of viral load in their noses as adults. She suspects this may be due to teenagers and young adults socializing outside of their houses as businesses reopen. However, she said there’s no data available to support that these older children get sicker or are more at risk for the disease.recommends all children 2 years old and older wear a mask or cloth covering.

Some question whether younger children have the discipline to keep masks on during school while out of their parents’ supervision, but Shekerdemian says kids deserve more credit. “Children are very conscious of what their peers are doing most parents see that their children are way more disciplined at school than at home,” she said.

 

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There are no studies showing that kids are affected. The mortality rate is, right now, at a level that people don’t talk about, but it’s down tenfold.

Yes to teachers and to loved ones! Children may not get sick but they can carry the virus.

Perhaps you’ll want to interview the vast majority of parents who WANT their kids back in school.

So Deblasio's day care idea that you are completely ignoring is a bad idea huh

we already know. and ever share that news including info long time Ago! from the sun and OXFORD.

Why so negative, glass half empty? CAN they is different question than DO they. Data shows they do not for the most part.

We can open schools safely. Teachers are approved for medical grade PPE. If high risk, don’t teach. Also, parents are worried about childcare and work. Ya know, that pesky issue about food, clothing, shelter.

In this battle against the virus if we don't prioritize lives nothing else will matter.

Fauci has flip-flopped on every single aspect, has been wrong on nearly everything & is loving the limelight. Maybe he should look at the European studies (where schools are ACTUALLY open) all of which have not shown increase in infections from kids.

Oh and another thing. There is no proof that kids spread corona. These Experts saying yes are probably in the pockets of Democrats and the crazy teachers union.

My kid is already back to school. It can be done. Stop giving these parents horror stories. If there r teachers who are not willing to go back to work then I'mmmmmm sure there are teachers out of a job that would love to go back to work. What do these people do during Flu season?

Tk me later....

No kidding? Who wrote that headline, a child?

Going back to school 👀😂

.....and many families are not. Can the hysteria.

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