Campus Covid spread tied to small number of highly infected cases

University of Colorado study suggests low risk from most infected people, even room-mates

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March 16, 2021

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March 17, 2021

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August 20, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, students wear face coverings while walking on campus on the first day of the Fall semester at the University of Georgia.

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