Is young India at greater risk of coronavirus disease?
Updated on Apr 08, 2020 09:55 pm IST
In India, around 42% Covid-19 cases are in 21-40 years olds and 9% cases are in the 0-20 age group. India is a young country and dara from China, US, Italy show that children and teenagers rarely get infected. Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent sata shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus cases are among children under 18 years, shows recent US data, but symtoms are milder. Children and young adults get milder disease but are remain infective, so they mmust be protected. Social distancing and protection is a must for all age groups, including children.
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