WHO scrambles to clarify comments on asymptomatic coronavirus spread, says much is still unknown

The World Health Organization clarified its comments that asymptomatic spread is “very rare” after coming under fire by academics and epidemiologists for misleading the public. While more transmission does happen among symptomatic individuals, a risk of transmission is present for all, an official explained.

Publisher: CNBC | Author: Berkeley Lovelace Jr

TAGS
asymptomatic, infection data, misinformation, and transmission
DATE PUBLISHED
2020-06-09 (Modified: 2023-05-28)

STAR RATING
VIEW RESOURCE
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/09/who-scrambles-to-clarify-comments-on-asymptomatic-coronavirus-spread-much-is-still-unknown.html

Leave a Reply