Study: Majority of COVID Transmissions from Asymptomatic Cases

The names and faces of coronavirus now include Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms and comedian DL Hughely.

COVID-19 has literally hit home. I have had NO symptoms and have tested positive.

— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 6, 2020

There are reports that COVID is so rampant in the southeastern US, it is no longer possible do contact tracing. A recent study finds the majority of transmissions are silent; from asymptomatic cases or from cases during the presymptomatic phase. Consequently, symptom based control such as temperature checks are not sufficient.

The EU and Mexico have banned travelers from the US.

Click to listen to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan’s White House Report:

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