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New CDC guidance says COVID-19 rates in children are 'steadily increasing'

from CNN

New CDC guidance says COVID-19 rates in children are 'steadily increasing' CNN Health experts say children make up more than 7% of all coronavirus cases in the U.S. — while comprising about 22% of the country's population — and the number and rate of child cases have been "steadily increasing" from March to July. The data was posted alongside updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for pediatricians that also includes what is known about the virus in children. "Recent evidence suggests that children likely have the same or higher viral loads in their nasopharynx compared with adults and that children can spread the virus effectively in households and camp settings," the guidance states. READ MORE

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