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Would be good to know if asymptomatic people are more or less likely to then infect others, and if the resulting infections are any different in terms of severity.

Systematic review & meta-analysis shows a pooled percentage of asymptomatic infections of 32% among covid+ individuals. Higher % of asymptomatic infection found among vaccinated, young people (median age < 20yo), + travel history, and infected in community (non-clinical) setting.