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Monday, June 8, 2020
Individual COVID-19 fatality risk (and the consequences for universities) [VoxEU.org]
"The most prominent risk indeed stems simply from age. In essence, this is due to young ‘animals’ stronger immune-response to most viruses also applying to COVID-19. . . . Faculty members might want to appreciate the fact that most students are young and hence face a rather miniscule risk - current estimates suggest that it may be about the same as the risk of dying in a UK road accident in a normal year. . . . For university presidents and their management teams, it is essential to recognize that the COVID-19 virus is much more dangerous to older members of university staff. This time, age matters." --Centre for Economic Policy Research
I don't see anything in this article about the risk of university students being exposed to COVID-19 at school and then infecting other (and older) people even if they don't become ill themselves.
I don't see anything in this article about the risk of university students being exposed to COVID-19 at school and then infecting other (and older) people even if they don't become ill themselves.
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