WHO warns people under 50 driving virus spread in Asia-Pacific

Many are unaware they’re infected with very mild symptoms or none at all, says WHO’s Western Pacific regional director Afp August 18, 2020 The WHO has warned that people under the age of 50 are driving the spread of the coronavirus in the Asia-Pacific region. PHOTO: AFP MANILA: Coronavirus cases in Asia-Pacific countries are now being driven by people under the age of 50 who may not know they are infected, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, warning of a “new phase” in the pandemic. Many have mild or no Covid-19 symptoms and risk infecting the elderly and other vulnerable…