WHO backtracks on claim that COVID-19 asymptomatic spread is 'very rare'

A top official with the World Health Organization has walked back statements that the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people is "very rare," amid backlash from experts citing a lack of data. Power & Politics speaks to doctors Zain Chagla and Samir Gupta about asymptomatic transmission and the messaging coming from the WHO.

View the segment here.

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