Researchers know why coronavirus cases are skyrocketing – and how to slow the spread

[Chris Smith]

• Coronavirus asymptomatic spread continues to be a considerable problem that has fueled the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
• A new study says that presymptomatic carriers pose an even higher risk, as they can spread the disease for days before the onset of symptoms.
• Researchers say an increase in testing and contact tracing is the only way to catch these "super spreaders" and reduce the transmission rate.

After months of lockdowns and strict social distancing measures, several countries and US states have started lifting restrictions and reopening their economies. But in the weeks that followed, many communities found themselves facing new coronavirus surges, with some US states witnessing higher COVID-19 infectivity rates than ever before. People who aren’t respecting social distancing and aren’t wearing face masks can drive up the rate of infection significantly, with asymptomatic carriers remaining a huge unsolved problem. New research explains that two particular categories of “silent spreaders” may be responsible for half of new COVID-19 cases, and it offers solutions for containing outbreaks and reducing the spread. Sadly, the study doesn’t propose new treatments or therapies that can cure the illness. Instead, it offers the same solutions that so many people are ignoring right now, including decision-makers who can negatively impact the fight against the pandemic.

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