Proportion of asymptomatic infection among COVID-19 positive persons and their transmission potential: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mercedes Yanes-LaneNicholas WintersFederica FregoneseMayara BastosSara Perlman-ArrowJonathon R CampbellDick Menzies

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Despite study heterogeneity, the proportion of asymptomatic infection among COVID-19 positive persons appears high and transmission potential seems substantial. To further our understanding, high quality studies in representative general population samples are required.

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