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The age profile of new infections in the coronavirus pandemic appears to be younger following resurgences in countries such as the United States, Israel and Portugal linked to greater social contact among under 40s following the loosening of restrictions.
The trend has been most marked in the US and noted by scientists at the World Health Organization, who have also seen infections of younger people in the developing world contributing to the shifting demographics.
Data from the US in recent days, in particular from Florida, Texas and Arizona, has shown a sharp increase in cases among the under-40 age group in comparison with early phases of the pandemic blamed by experts on so called “second wave behaviour” as younger age groups – who see themselves as less likely to contract a severe case of the disease – have let down their guard.
The apparent changes in the age profile of those contracting the disease has led to concerns that more relaxed attitudes among younger age groups towards physical distancing may be a key factor in driving second peaks through the kind of parties and beach visits recently seen in the UK and elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com
Who's to say this virus might not mutate and start giving those younger people a much more serious illness? Then the **** would really hit the fan 😱
The trend has been most marked in the US and noted by scientists at the World Health Organization, who have also seen infections of younger people in the developing world contributing to the shifting demographics.
Data from the US in recent days, in particular from Florida, Texas and Arizona, has shown a sharp increase in cases among the under-40 age group in comparison with early phases of the pandemic blamed by experts on so called “second wave behaviour” as younger age groups – who see themselves as less likely to contract a severe case of the disease – have let down their guard.
The apparent changes in the age profile of those contracting the disease has led to concerns that more relaxed attitudes among younger age groups towards physical distancing may be a key factor in driving second peaks through the kind of parties and beach visits recently seen in the UK and elsewhere.
More young people infected with Covid-19 as cases surge globally
Greater social contact among under-40s suggested as cause of increase, but others say it is a sign of better testing
www.theguardian.com
Who's to say this virus might not mutate and start giving those younger people a much more serious illness? Then the **** would really hit the fan 😱
