1/6 Compared to the initial (spring) peak of #COVID19 in 🇨🇦, young people now account for the majority of cases over many weeks. Of the cases reported last week, those <40 years of age accounted for almost half (46%).
2/6 Among these, 20 to 29 year olds are over-represented, accounting for 25% of #COVID19 cases last week but only 14% of the Canadian population. Cases in 30 to 39 year olds followed, accounting for 21% of recent cases.
3/6 Despite daily cases counts remaining ≤ 500 cases since mid-June, down from the high of ~1,800 daily cases in early May, there is still cause for unease. Most young people will experience milder illness with #COVID19, but not all.
4/6 Some have experienced prolonged symptoms due to #COVID19 or developed serious illness requiring hospitalisation and others have passed on the illness to other family members and contacts. See their stories:
canada.ca/en/services/he…
5/6 The most concerning issue is that as #COVID19 continues to circulate in any age group, as it has for weeks in young adults, it builds a reservoir of the virus that can spill over, affecting others, young and old.
6/6 That includes #OlderAdults at high risk of severe #COVID19 outcomes and people of all ages with underlying medical conditions. Learn about COVID-19 severe illness, how to reduce exposure risks and be prepared:
canada.ca/en/public-heal…
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