Skip to content
Understanding Silent Spreaders episode artwork

Jun 10, 2020 11 min

Understanding Silent Spreaders

from Prognosis: Misconception Hosted by Bloomberg

A top World Health Organization official sparked a controversy earlier this week when she said cases of asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 spreading the virus are "very rare.” She later clarified her remarks. That provided a moment to explore the debate over so-called silent spreaders -- people who don't get sick after they're infected with the virus -- and their role in its transmission.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Understanding Silent Spreaders

0:00 11:26

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Prognosis: Misconception?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Prognosis: Misconception episode published?

This episode was published on June 10, 2020.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Prognosis: Misconception episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.