Kids not responsible for higher rate of virus transmission, says Hiqa

There is no evidence to suggest that children transmit Covid-19 at a higher rate than older individuals, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority.
Kids not responsible for higher rate of virus transmission, says Hiqa
Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 17:03
Evelyn Ring

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD during a visit to a contact tracing centre in Dublin. Picture: Photocall Ireland/PA Wire
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD during a visit to a contact tracing centre in Dublin. Picture: Photocall Ireland/PA Wire

There is no evidence to suggest that children transmit Covid-19 at a higher rate than older individuals, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority.

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