BC Says The Amount Of 20 to 29-Year-Olds Getting COVID-19 Just Skyrocketed

It's a rapid increase linked to social events.
COVID-19 in BC: Province Says 20 to 29-Year-Olds Getting COVID-19 Just Skyrocketed
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Young people are getting COVID-19 in B.C. way faster than anyone else.

On Thursday, August 13, B.C. shared new modelling data that reflects badly on the 20 to 29-year-old age group — they make up 17% or 18% of cases and when it's shown on a graph it appears to skyrocket straight up.

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We are seeing a disproportionate increase in young adults


Dr. Bonnie Henry

"We've started to see a rapid increase in the last few weeks in younger people," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

She says it's linked primarily to "exposure events" like social gatherings, parties and get-togethers.

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