Covid seen more in 10- to 19-year-olds than in younger children

Some tests are reliable for Omicron, while experts believe vaccines will hold up to the variant

Children and younger people have made up a greater proportion of Covid-19 cases and admissions early in the fourth wave than those in older age groups. However, this “does not necessarily reflect more severe disease in children”.

This is according to University of Cape Town professor Mary-Ann Davies, director of the Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

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