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COVID-19: Australia, New Zealand statistics say young people worst hit

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Health workers in Australia and New Zealand have reported a large proportion of coronavirus cases among young people.

According to the Australian government statistics, 37% of the infected population are from people aged 20 to 39 compared to a 31% casualty among people aged 60 and older.

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The statistics in New Zealand also confirm a whooping 40% Covid-19 cases among people aged 20 to 39 and 31% cases among people aged 60 and older

Speculations are that the reason for this likelihood among the younger community is due largely to their numerous overseas travels and possible links to known cases.

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