March 11, 2021

Prevalence of COVID-19 in Adolescents and Youth Compared with Older Adults in States Experiencing Surges

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): children, public health

• COVID-19 prevalence was higher in adolescents (10-19 years) and youth (15-24 years) compared to older adults (>65 years old) in six US states that experienced a surge in cases during Summer 2020, according to data from Departments of Health. Observed COVID-19 prevalence among adolescents and youth in 4 of the 6 states were disproportionately higher than expected based on state population age demographics (as high as 150% in Florida). This period coincided with when lockdown restrictions were being eased in these states. 

Rumain et al. (Mar 10, 2021). Prevalence of COVID-19 in Adolescents and Youth Compared with Older Adults in States Experiencing Surges. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242587