The threat of coronavirus transmission by asymptomatic carriers | COVID 19

Asymtomatic coronavirus spreaders dont show visible symptoms, like coughing or fever. But they could well be passing on the coronavirus. Experts argue many patients appear most contagious right before the onset of symptoms. Models suggest half all transmissions can be traced back to people, before they get sick - if they get sick at all. Many doctors say therefore only mass testing can break the chain of transmission. But the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its testing guidelines to exclude people who don't have symptoms, even if they've been recently exposed to the virus.

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[dwnews]

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[hermitcrabinavan]

there is a difference between being afraid and being cautious

[barbarawarren]

Even for those who are asymptomatic, this is correct - there are internal changes occurring, and in 33-34% of asymptomatic cases, long term damage is now showing up on scans.

[BlakeSuperior_Beats]

Love to see you guys talking with Dr. John Campbell. He’s had the best daily coverage that I’ve seen since long before many others even knew what was going on.

[deborahhebblethwaite]

Is this supposed to instill fear and panic?? Do you in the news media have any idea what this does to people continually talking about this? You are vipers….

[alexandra]

I really like DW News. I know sometimes a reporter has to cut off who they are interviewing, however some of DW reporters seem to do it a lot.

[Manuel-guls]

And this is why the cases kept in increases not by choice but by accident not by fate but by the people unknowingly doing that affects others

[silvialogan]

That is the problem with feeling asymptomatic and cannot be tested. You do not know whether you are carrying the virus and infecting other people who are more vulnerable to the virus than the ones who are just asymptomatic.

[Liedaho]

Ignore all data from the United States for the foreseeable future.

[bigmac]

My girlfriend doesn't leave the house at all and no one ever comes over to the house, and I tested negative 2 times she tested positive 2 times in less than 4 months.

No point in wasting time or money to get tested. Just assume we are all contaminated.

[Denis-boms]

Guidelines already changed back by CDC, asymptomatic patients should be tested

[mca_a]

They changed the guidelines because they are not prepared to see the real numbers!

[yash]

3:57 me after looking around and seeing even symptomatic people avoiding tests as they fear that hostpitals dont provide good care: eh, all this video makes no sense to me now.... 😥😕

[bigmac]

Wtf I gave my gf covid twice with out testing positive .

[mybedroomclosetclothesandt]

People are people. They are going to do what they want. They should watch restrictions in other countries.

[suztjembijawatson]

Wow some MAJOR incomplete assumptions here. Not accurate or useful. This only contributes to the problem.

[jeanneblondewomanstamping]

Enjoy the DW channel, but they really need to change Ben’s makeup or change the studio lighting — He looks green around the edges of his face. Please.

[Rasmajnoon]

The vaxinated ones are spreading the mutations and carrying, vheck nbc report

[lotlotdg]

Someone i know got sick with covid but recovered from it but according to her doctor she will always be positive with covid even if she is now no symptoms ...