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In reply to the discussion: Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is 'very rare,' WHO says [View all]rocktivity
(44,749 posts)51. "Some people...who are infected...never develop symptoms
Last edited Sat Jun 13, 2020, 10:13 PM - Edit history (3)
or only develop mild symptoms. Others might not develop symptoms until days after they were actually infected."
But they are all CAPABLE of spreading the virus in the meantime, however "rarely" they are successful: for that reason alone, they should be tested for and properly quarantined. And if they are a "minority group" among those who are still spreading the virus, then -- if you'll pardon the expression -- WHO is doing the MAJORITY of the spreading?
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there has been studies where Asymptomatic have the capability of spreading, shedding virus
yaesu
Jun 2020
#15
good points, I thinks as we know more about it, hard facts, they can keep it under control
yaesu
Jun 2020
#26
So, the many well-documented "super spreader" events were just a figment of someone's imagination?
PSPS
Jun 2020
#4
my guess is it's probably true but they need tobe very careful putting this out there
LymphocyteLover
Jun 2020
#50
Puzzling - the whole purpose to wearing a mask if that if you have it and don't know it
PaulRevere08
Jun 2020
#25
Singing emits just as much as coughing. That's why churches are superspreaders. nt
SunSeeker
Jun 2020
#56
Research has demonstrated that live virus remains in the air for around 15 minutes after normal
JudyM
Jun 2020
#57
Every human that I come into contact with I consider a carrier until proven otherwise.
littlemissmartypants
Jun 2020
#60