Young people are responsible for coronavirus peaks in these 5 states
Recent surges in many states are largely because of people aged 20 and 30.
States across the United States have been confronted with aResurgence in cases of coronaviruses In recent weeks. Although places have started to reopen, people do not necessarily take coronavirus safety practices - like wearing face masks and maintaining the social distance seriously. And many experts indicate the finger toPeople under 50 for recent coronavirus crises. In a recent interview with CNN, Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts DartmouthBromage Erin, Doctorate, said that "18 to 44 years are infected with areally High rate "and are those who actually feed the pandemic.
There has been a belief widely regarded only only seniors or people with health complications are atRisk for serious cases of coronaviruses. However, this misconception has created serious problems and new data show that young people are responsible for the recent coronavirus spikes in many states. These are just some of the increased reporting states of COVID-19 business among young people. And for more about how coronaviruses affects young people, checkThis condition makes coronavirus especially risky if you are young.
1 Caroline from the south
South Carolina Coronavirus Case numbers have reached astronomy in recent weeks, propelling theNow state to a total of about 27,900 confirmed cases, according toThe New York Times. Andabout 20% of these cases People aged 21 to 30 years old are 21 to 30 years old, the Ministry of South Carolina, health and environmental control reports (DHCs). Since April 4, the state has seen nearly a 415% increase in CVIV-19 cases recently reported among this age group and a 970% increase in newly reported CVIV-19 cases in these 11 to 20 ages.
"The increases we find will serve as a warning that young adults and young people are not immune to Covid-19,"Brannon Traxler, MD, DHEC Medical Consultant, said in a statement. "They also tell us that the youngest Carolines in the South do not take social distance seriously." And for more CVIV-19 digits to know, checkThese 5 states must take "urgent action," says Harvard Doctor.
2 New Jersey
New Jersey saw almost170,200 cases of confirmed coronaviruses, according toThe New York Times. In April, those aged 18 to 29only represented 12% of coronavirus cases In the state of the garden, according to representatives of state health. Now? They are responsible for 22% of cases in June.
"We are particularly concerned after the gatherings we saw during the weekend at the Jersey Coast and another bar in northern New Jersey," the Commissioner of HealthJudy Persichilli Said to the daily briefing of coronavirus of the state on June 23rd. "People of all ages can have a serious COVID-19 illness." And for better news about New Jersey, seeTwo other states are now on the right track to contain coronaviruses.
3 Georgia
Coronavirus case in those18 to 29 also increase in Georgia, according to the search forThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution(Ajc) According to their analysis, this age group is now about 29% of new cases so far in June, which has increased by 13% in April.Nancy Nydam, a spokesman for the Department of Public Health of Georgia, told theAjc That the median age for new cases in June is so far in the mid-1930s, while in April was the middle of 5 years.
"The increase in the number of cases in young adults ... is linked to people being open and in too many cases not as a result of guidelines for social distance, carrying face coatings and handwashing", said Nydan.
4 California
California coronavirus figures have increased To surprise heights in June, summit at 6 419 on 23 June, according toThe New York Times. An analysis directed byGeorge Lemp, Director of the University of California's HIV / AIDS Research Program, published on June 16, concluded that 44% of the recentCoronavirus cords in California were in people under 35 years old. This represents 29% of 29% in May.
"This can reflect the opening of California since mid-May, especially among young people who may have begun to move away from the practices of social distance and persistent use of the mask," said Lemp, in An interview with the NBC Bay region. And for more information on the risks of COVID-19 on the West, checkYour coronavirus risk is even higher in these states. Here's why.
5 Florida
In early June, people aged 15 to 34 accounted for 25% ofCoronavirus cords in Florida. Now, a few weeks later, they account for 31% of all cases, depending on the associated press. More than 8,000 new cases in this age group have been reported for the week of June 14, compared to about 2,000 new cases for 55 to 64 the same week. NPR reported on June 22 that Gov.Ron Desantis say itThe median age of positive tests was happening Significantly, from 65 April to less than 30 years now in some counties of Floridian.
"What we have seen now has been a considerable increase in the positive results of tests for people aged 20 and 30," said desantis. "Our cases moving in a younger radical direction." And for more information up to date,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
