The World Health Organization (WHO) recently stated that the spread of the novel coronavirus was unlikely due to those who were asymptomatic in a stunning announcement (via CNBC). The new findings come as countries across the world begin crafting public policies that seek to balance reopening their economies with ensuring public safety.
Preliminary evidence had previously suggested that the virus spread during any person-to-person contact, even if the infected person did not display any symptoms. As a result, many of the lockdown measures adopted by countries like the United States were implemented specifically due to the threat of asymptomatic transmission.
“These findings also suggest that to control the pandemic, it might not be enough for only persons with symptoms to limit their contact with others because persons without symptoms might transmit infection,” stated a release from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
However, it now appears that while it is possible that asymptomatic transmission can occur, it is “rare.”
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