Are asympto- matic people spreading the coronavirus? A WHO official’s words spark confusion, debate
6/9/20
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from The Washington Post,
6/9/20:
The World Health Organization moved Tuesday to clarify its position on whether people without symptoms are widely spreading the new coronavirus, saying much remains unknown about asymptomatic transmission.
A comment by a WHO official on Monday — calling such asymptomatic transmissions “very rare” — touched off a furious scientific debate over the unresolved question and attracted widespread criticism of the organization.
Less than 24 hours later, WHO convened a special news conference to walk back its comments, stressing that much remains unknown.
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