The role of children and adolescents in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus within family clusters: A large population study from Oman

• Main Authors: Abdullah Alqayoudhi (Author), Abdullah Al Manji (Author), Sulien Al khalili (Author), Amal Al Maani (Author), Hanan Alkindi (Author), Fatma Alyaquobi (Author), Bader Al Rawahi (Author), Amina Al-Jardani (Author), Adil Al Wahaibi (Author), Seif Al-Abri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: In Oman, many extended families tend to live in one household. Some families can include 20-30 individuals with the majority of them being children. This study investigates the role of children in spreading SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 within family clusters in Oman. Methods: This retrosp...