September 29, 2020

Recent Increase in COVID-19 Cases Reported Among Adults Aged 18–22 Years — United States, May 31–September 5, 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): transmission

• During August 2–September 5, 2020, weekly COVID-19 cases among young people ages 18–22 increased 55% nationally, with the largest regional increases in the Northeast (144%) and Midwest (123%). Increases in cases were not solely due to increased testing. The incidence in all other age groups declined during the same period. When examined by race and ethnicity nationally during this time period, the weekly incidence among non-Hispanic white individuals aged 18-22 years increased 150% (from 48 to 120 per 100,000). Incidence in those 18-22 years old in other racial/ethnic groups declined during the same period. The authors note that it is likely that some of this increase is linked to resumption of in-person attendance at some colleges and universities.

Salvatore et al. (Sept 29, 2020). Recent Increase in COVID-19 Cases Reported Among Adults Aged 18–22 Years — United States, May 31–September 5, 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6939e4