Younger adults account for 20 percent of new COVID-19 cases
Younger adults account for 20 percent of new COVID-19 casesAmericans in their 20s now account for more cases than people in any other age group By Sarah D. Young of ConsumerAffairs September 25, 2020 People in their 20’s now account for 1 in 5 COVID-19 cases in the U.S., according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said this age group surpassed all others in terms of groups with the highest percentage of confirmed cases over the summer. The agency said this was especially true in the southern regions, which were heavily impacted by spikes in cases in June. Health officials said the figures suggest younger adults likely contributed to community transmission of COVID-19. The emerging trend highlights the need to protect those who are more vulnerable to developing severe complications from COVID-19, the CDC said. “Younger individuals, who may not…