WHO Now Says Role of Silent Virus Spreaders Still Unclear

The video addresses clarifications from a previous press conference, focusing on the complexities of virus transmission, particularly asymptomatic cases. It highlights the current understanding and gaps in knowledge, estimates of asymptomatic infection rates, and reviews a few studies on asymptomatic transmission. The speaker emphasizes that the phrase 'very rare' was used in a specific context, not to describe global asymptomatic transmission.

What misunderstanding does the speaker address regarding asymptomatic transmission?

What is the significance of the phrase 'very rare' in the context of asymptomatic transmission?