Closer look at COVID-19 transmission risk in kids

Name: Closer look at COVID-19 transmission risk in kids
Uploaded: 8/17/2021 15:52:09 EDT
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Description: ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares the results of a Canadian study that looked at the assessed risk of household transmission when one child was positive.

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares the results of a Canadian study that looked at the assessed risk of household transmission when one child was positive.

August 17, 2021

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Closer look at COVID-19 transmission risk in kids

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares the results of a Canadian study that ​​looked at the assessed risk of household transmission when one child was positive.

August 17, 2021

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ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares the results of a Canadian study that looked at the assessed risk of household transmission when one child was positive.