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Mythbusting COVID-19: Yes, Kids Catch It After All

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Michael Dorstewitz By Saturday, 07 March 2020 09:21 AM EST Current | Bio | Archive

New studies indicate children are just as likely to be infected by the COVID-19 virus as are adults, shattering an early misconception about the coronavirus.

Despite the widespread supposition kids are not getting the disease, it turns out kids' symptoms are just a lot milder.

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New studies indicate children are just as likely to be infected by the COVID-19 virus as are adults, shattering an early misconception about the coronavirus.
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