Kids more likely to get Covid-19 from family


By AGENCY
Children are more likely to get Covid-19 from family gatherings, compared to in school, according to a study. — AFP

Research from the United States suggests that parents can breathe a sigh of relief, as school may not be the most likely source of Covid-19 infection among children and teenagers.

According to the study, children have a greater risk of being infected by a family member than by their classmates at school.

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