New research has shown school-age children are less likely to become super spreaders of the coronavirus. According to data from Qualtrics, 0.1% of students from elementary to high school ages have tested positive for the virus so far, falling well below the 2% estimate that was projected over summer.
The study found teachers and staff had slightly higher rates of infection, but still fell under a quarter of a percent.
Meanwhile, international studies showed children under 10 have experienced an unusual response to the virus compared to other age groups. Prior to adolescence, experts reported children are less likely to transmit the disease to others.
