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Hollis100

I'm replying to @SummerSkier for this discussion on the Dec. 28 thread:

Hollis100 wrote: »
I bit the bullet and went and got another COVID-19 test today because a cluster of people have it at work. I feel fine. This is mostly for peace of mind, although they say about 40 percent of people have no symptoms. So right now I'm confined to my property until I get the results -- which hopefully will come in under 24 hours like the last time.

SummerSkier wrote:
It is so hard for me to believe that 40 percent or whatever % of people have no symptoms (ever vs just presymptom). The only thing I can think of is that altho this is a new virus perhaps some folks who have recently had some type of flu have built up some sort of immune response to this already. I really would love to see the research and see who figures out why some folks never show symptoms. I mean they have some large groups (like the Princess cruise ship) from which to pull data. Or maybe it has to do with the amount of exposure you get. this whole thing is such a puzzle. Sending many vibes that your test is negative!!!!!


Thanks, I appreciate the good vibes. Hopefully, the test results will come in tomorrow so I won't have to stay locked up in my house.

I agree, it's hard to believe that 40 percent of people who test positive for COVID-19 have no symptoms, but apparently research studies show that (not 40 percent of all people, who of course haven't been tested -- I mean of the ones they test). Scary. Some of those people go on to develop symptoms later and some don't. I tried just now to wade through some medical stuff to find something readable and came up with this article, excerpt below. Lots more on Google if anybody wants to plow through them.

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https://www.uchealth.org/today/the-truth-about-asymptomatic-spread-of-covid-19/

The truth about COVID-19 and asymptomatic spread: It’s common, so wear a mask and avoid large gatherings

Studies show that at least 40-to-50% of people who test positive for COVID-19 have no symptoms. Medical experts say asymptomatic spread clearly is contributing to fall spikes of COVID-19.

By: Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, UCHealth Nov. 5, 2020

A recent study found that nearly 40% of children who tested positive for COVID-19 were asymptomatic. People of all ages can be asymptomatic and can still spread the virus to others. Photo: Getty Images.

Asymptomatic spread has been one of the most mysterious and haunting aspects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Do people without any symptoms of COVID-19 help spread the virus? The alarming answer is yes.

Evidence continues to mount that a large percentage of people who test positive for COVID-19 don’t have any obvious symptoms.

Among the research related to asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus so far:
Up to 50% of people who had COVID-19 in Iceland were asymptomatic after health officials did broad lab testing of the population there.

Nearly 40% of children ages 6 to 13 tested positive for COVID-19, but were asymptomatic, according to just published research from the Duke University BRAVE Kids study. While the children had no symptoms of COVID-19, they had the same viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in their nasal areas, meaning that asymptomatic children had the same capacity to spread the virus compared to others who had symptoms of COVID-19.

And, a study from Singapore early in the COVID-19 pandemic showed that people who were asymptomatic still were spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others.

“Asymptomatic spread definitely plays a role in community spread,” said Dr. David Beckham, an infectious disease specialist who studies viruses in a lab he runs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Wearing masks helps prevent asymptomatic spread of COVID-19

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