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Why this coronavirus is extremely virulent: Understanding 'virus shedding' and why blithe disregard for social distancing is exceedingly dangerous

It hits the best, weakest among us: Understanding "peak shedding" of COVID-19

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Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor
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Highlights

  • Lack of concern, blithe disregard for social distancing is exceedingly dangerous
  • Understanding "viral shedding" of COVID-19, how it differs from SARS' mechanism of infection, is key to fighting the pandemic
  • German researchers establish when the COVID-19 is most virulent
  • Health authorities, policy makers, people should take serious note of clinical data
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