Study Shows Children May Be Silent Spreaders Of COVID-19

A study by Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that children with COVID-19 have higher virus levels in their airways than adults in intensive care, suggesting they could be significant spreaders of the virus. This contradicts claims that children are almost immune. The study provides crucial data for policymakers as schools consider reopening, warning that without precautions, children could exacerbate the pandemic by spreading the virus to adults.

What did researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital find about children who tested positive for COVID-19?

• They were less likely to spread the virus than adults.

• They had significantly higher levels of the virus in their airways than adults.

• They had similar levels of the virus as adults.

• They had lower levels of the virus than adults.

What did President Trump claim about children and COVID-19?

• Children spread the virus more than adults.

• Children are almost immune from the virus.

• Children are more susceptible to the virus.

• Children have the same immunity as adults.

According to the study, what role could children play in the spread of COVID-19?

• A role only in spreading the virus to other children.

• A major source of spreading the virus.

• No role in spreading the virus.

• A minor role in spreading the virus.

What does the study suggest is necessary for schools considering reopening?

• Reopening without any precautions.

• Implementing necessary precautions to prevent virus spread.

• Reopening only for older children.

• Reopening only for vaccinated children.

What is the potential consequence of reopening schools without precautions, according to the study?

• Children will not spread the virus.

• The pandemic will end sooner.

• The virus will only spread among adults.

• Children will play a larger role in the pandemic.