Retarded decline of the share of SARS-CoV-2-positive children in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

ABSTRACT: Knowledge on the mechanisms of viral spread, of time-related changes, and age-specific factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections is important to develop recommendations aimed at controlling the pandemic. In this context, longitudinal data on proportions of positive results in different age groups are rare. Data on total positive counts and on shares of positive counts deriving from a private (MVZ) and a University (RWTH) laboratory were analyzed retrospectively and compared with public data on total positive counts of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Data were covered for Weeks 9-24 of the year 2020 and all patient ages. Total positive counts were lower in children compared to adults. Proportions of children and adults tested positive were 3%-5% and 5%-7%, respe

SUBMITTER: Hausler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7537067 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature