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(CNN)What used to be a mysterious new variant first detected in the UK is now the most dominant coronavirus strain in the US.
And unlike the original strain of the novel coronavirus, the more contagious B.1.1.7 strain is hitting young people particularly hard.
Younger adults are the biggest Covid-19 spreaders, study suggests
Younger adults are the biggest Covid-19 spreaders, study suggests
"(Covid-19) cases and emergency room visits are up," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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"We are seeing these increases in younger adults, most of whom have not yet been vaccinated."
Now doctors say many young people are suffering Covid-19 complications they didn't expect.
And it's time to ditch the belief that only older adults or people with pre-existing conditions are at risk of severe Covid-19.
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