: Testing positive without symptoms still means you are contagious and can transmit the virus to others, including high-risk individuals.

: Health organizations like Seattle Children's and the Zambia National Public Health Institute emphasize that wearing masks and following safety guidelines remains critical because anyone can be a carrier.

Research has shown that people who have COVID-19 but show no symptoms (asymptomatic) carry the in their nose and throat as those who do show symptoms . Key takeaways from these findings include: