Children with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection have similar viral loads and may be as contagious as symptomatic adults.

Comparison of Symptoms and RNA Levels in Children and Adults With SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Community Setting – JAMA Pediatrics

Editorial: Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Children: Getting Back to School and Normal

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

In a new study in @JAMAPediatrics, we compared symptoms and viral load in children and adults with SARS-CoV-2. Those with symptoms had higher virus loads than those without. Importantly, within these groups – viral load was the same in children and adults. https://t.co/UgaFzvMNlg pic.twitter.com/cjpt2yqQ3R

— Helen Chu (@HelenChuMD) June 11, 2021