While young adults tend not to be severely affected by the novel coronavirus, experts say they may have spread the virus to other people when they returned from break.
Early cases of COVID-19 are believed to be linked to a live-animal market in Wuhan, China.As colleges and universities make decisions about returning to in-person classes this fall, they may be able to keep surrounding communities safe by discouraging student travel during college breaks.
MORE: Coronavirus patient says it's 'frustrating' that spring breakers aren't practicing social distancing Beach goers make their way to the exit from South Beach as the city closes it in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, on March 15, 2020 in Miami Beach, Fla. Miami Beach city officials closed the beach, popular with college spring breakers, and asked them to refrain from large gatherings where the coronavirus could spread.
According to Dr. Glenn Fennelly, chair of the Rutgers Department of Pediatrics, the fact that children and young adults are less likely to develop symptoms or severe complications from COVID-19 may contribute to spread within their communities. CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 18: People gather on Clearwater Beach during spring break despite world health officials' warnings to avoid large groups on March 18, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump swing state allies break with White House on Covid-19U.S. coronavirus cases are surging sharply again, thanks to outbreaks spreading across the country's South and West. Now even some of Trump’s key allies in affected states are breaking with the WH on the state of the pandemic and how best to respond
Read more »
Dexamethasone Demand Soars After Positive Covid-19 StudyDemand for the generic drug dexamethasone has soared since University of Oxford researchers reported that the steroid reduced deaths among very sick patients with the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Read more »
COVID-19 antibodies may fade in as little as 2 months, study saysThe study's authors found that people with COVID-19 who never develop symptoms may see their antibodies fade more quickly than those who tested positive for the virus and also came down with its tell-tale symptoms.
Read more »
COVID-19 antibodies may fade in as little as 2 months, study saysAs the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests that antibodies -- the proteins produced by the immune system that can grant protection against reinfection -- may fade in as little as two months after infection in certain people who have recovered from the virus. The study
Read more »
Novak Djokovic Tests Positive for COVID-19 Following Adria Tour EventsTennis star Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus after an exhibition series in Croatia and Serbia.
Read more »
South Carolina beaches fill, but COVID-19 takes no vacationPeople are flocking to South Carolina's beaches for vacation after being cooped up by COVID-19 for months. But the coronavirus is taking no vacation. The state now has the fourth-highest new infection rate in the nation when adjusted for population.
Read more »