Asymptomatic spread will hinder virus control efforts

Transmission of COVID-19 often occurs from individuals with no symptoms, which hinders attempts to limit future spread

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In this article

  • Evidence base
  • Comparison with other coronaviruses
  • Travel
  • Super-spreader events
  • Hospitals
  • Facemasks

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