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    What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?

    Florida reports a positivity rate of 31% among those under 18 tested for the virus, while the state's positivity overall rate is 18%. Experts say there are good explanations for the kids' high rate.
    by Laurel Wamsley Jul 17, 2020 2 minutes
    Experts say that Florida's high coronavirus positivity rates among those under age 18 is likely due to who gets tested.

    Amid all the COVID-19 figures released by Florida's Department of Health, one number might come as a head-scratcher: A whopping 31.1% coronavirus positivity rate among those under 18 who are tested for the virus, according to the state's most recent pediatric report.

    Meanwhile, Florida's overall positivity rate is currently 18.1%.

    What gives? Are kids really getting the virus

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