It is rare that asymptomatic people are driving the spread of COVID-19 according to the World Health Organization. This information in data could drastically change policy implications. The CDC published on April 1st that pre-symptomatic transmission is a reason why social distancing is so important. These findings show that the point of focus needs to be on those showing symptoms rather than the asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19.

Source: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elora J. Martinez