At the start of the pandemic, early studies found no convincing evidence that children played a leading role in the spread of the coronavirus. But the early closure of schools in almost the entire world and their strict confinement prevented in-depth investigations. Now that they are reopening, several studies highlight that sick children carry a higher viral load than hospitalized adults. However, experts insist that the amount The virus that the child has does not determine his or her ability to infect others.
