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In recent months, record numbers of covid-19-positive children have been admitted to US hospitals. This raises concerns that the delta variant of coronavirus, which is now more prevalent in this age group, may be making it more dangerous. Does that sound true?
We quickly discovered that people younger than 65 are less likely to contract serious covid-19 when the pandemic hit last year. The biggest risk factor in severe cases is age. People over 80 are more likely to become infected than those under 25.
In India, the more transmissible delta coronavirus emerged.
