But in mid-November, the youth test positivity rate began rising faster than the rate in the general population. This trend has continued through December and into January.
“It’s alarming because we are seeing that these young folks are potentially bringing the disease or the virus home, and they’re acting essentially as superspreaders of this virus.”Article content continued There could be multiple factors at play, including 19-year-olds socializing more at bars and clubs, more transmission happening among students in schools and the colder weather driving young people indoors, he said.
Dr. Cory Neudorf, professor of community health and epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan said it is challenging to determine if the high rates are partially a reflection of youth only seeking testing if they are showing symptoms. “It’s one piece of data, but it’s a concerning piece of data … By itself, it doesn’t necessarily show or prove that we’ve got a problem there, but it’s something that warrants further attention.”
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The same thing is happening in Arizona where they still have schools open. My state has had schools closed since last March and is not seeing this trend.
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Youth will be fine
this is cause kids of assholes, aren't falling that far from that tree. parents not even give enough shit about their own kids to do the right thing and lead by example, like supposed to. conservatives in this country need to get with the program, and denouncing science isn't it
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