June 5, 2020

The Natural History and Transmission Potential of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

• Among 30 quarantined people with RT-PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, nearly half (43%) were asymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals were less likely to test positive in follow-up tests than those with symptoms of COVID-19, indicating faster viral clearance.  

Chau et al. (June 4, 2020). The Natural History and Transmission Potential of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Clinical Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa711