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The Contagious Nature of COVID-19
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The first week is when a person, symptomatic or asymptomatic, is the most contagious, as the highest level of viral particles are shed during this time. There may also be a different rate of infection for asymptomatic individuals versus those who are symptomatic.
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A study shows that individuals infected during their asymptomatic period shed enough virus particles to infect another host, making them highly contagious.
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A study shows that individuals infected during their asymptomatic period shed enough virus particles to infect another host, making them highly contagious. The virus does not differentiate between asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals.
ChapterThe Contagious Nature of COVID-19
Episode#90 – Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The CDC recommends wearing masks in public, but some worry about the psychological effects and whether it will help or hurt the situation.
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The CDC recommends wearing masks in public, but some worry about the psychological effects and whether it will help or hurt the situation. Asymptomatic carriers of the virus can still spread it, making it important to protect not only yourself but those around you.