As a result, the researchers recommended testing people who have been in contact with coronavirus cases in child-care settings, including those who are asymptomatic. But limited data is available on coronavirus transmission by young children, especially in child-care settings. The study published Friday suggests they can also spread the virus — even if they don’t become seriously ill or show symptoms. Two of the children who spread the coronavirus had asymptomatic cases, showing that even those who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the virus. “Detailed contact tracing data show that children can play a role in transmission from child care settings to household contacts,” the researchers wrote.

Source: Washington Post September 14, 2020 04:10 UTC