Tag: Asymptomatic spread

CDC: Monkeypox Airborne, Sexual Transmission, Masks and Asymptomatic Infection

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CDC: Monkeypox Airborne, Sexual Transmission, Masks and Asymptomatic Infection
BY ROBYN WHITE – 6/10/22 The sexual transmission of monkeypox, and asymptomatic infection, is still a mystery to scientists, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. Some monkeypox cases so far have occurred in men who have sex with men (MSM), according to the World Health Organization (WHO). From this, experts have suspected that the virus has made its way into the population sexually.… Read the rest

Study undermines alarm about asymptomatic COVID spread Lockdowns, masks based on assumption not supported by science

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Study undermines alarm about asymptomatic COVID spread Lockdowns, masks based on assumption not supported by science
Back in June 2020, the World Health Organization’s top infectious disease epidemiologist caused a stir when she said coronavirus transmission by asymptomatic individuals is “very rare.” A day later, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove walked back her statement, saying there had been “misunderstandings.” However, scientific studies have supported her clear initial statement, and newly published research of nearly 30,000 people across 42 countries has found asymptomatic carriers are about 68% less likely to pass the virus on than those who get sick, DailyMail.com… Read the rest