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Teens more likely to catch the coronavirus than older adults, according to a study that included Utah kids

Study contradicts earlier research that said youth were less susceptible to the virus.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Herriman cheerleaders hold a flag during the national anthem while hosting Davis High School football, in Herriman on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. A new study, which used COVID-19 case data from last summer from Utah and five other states, found teens and young adults have a higher chance of getting infected with the coronavirus than older adults.