'Asymptomatic, young & healthy, may not surface in contact tracing, testing'

By IANS | Published: April 20, 2020 03:51 PM2020-04-20T15:51:16+5:302020-04-20T16:05:06+5:30

As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country jump past 17,000 with 543 deaths, a worry associated with the spread of viral infection is emerging - the asymptomatic cases or people who do not show symptoms of the infection may not be identified through contact tracing and tests.

'Asymptomatic, young & healthy, may not surface in contact tracing, testing' | 'Asymptomatic, young & healthy, may not surface in contact tracing, testing'

'Asymptomatic, young & healthy, may not surface in contact tracing, testing'

New Delhi, April 20 As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country jump past 17,000 with 543 deaths, a worry associated with the spread of viral infection is emerging - the asymptomatic cases or people who do not show symptoms of the infection may not be identified through contact tracing and tests.

Speaking to , Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India

( With inputs from IANS )

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