It says that at least 338,000 children had tested positive through July 30, meaning more than a quarter tested positive in just those two weeks. The report comes as some schools have tried to reopen, only to quickly order quarantines or close their doors. The count could be higher because the report did not include complete data from Texas and parts of New York State outside of New York City. Several studies from other countries have also suggested that children under 10, in particular, are much less likely to spread the virus to others. The researchers were only able to identify one 16-year-old who had returned from the United Kingdom and transmitted the virus to her younger sister.

Source: New York Times August 10, 2020 09:22 UTC