Claim: The deaths of at least 10 South African children between the ages of 10 and 19 from Covid-19 "completely disproves the notion that young people and children are less susceptible to contracting the virus".
Fact-check: No, EFF: Death of 10 South African children doesn't 'completely disprove' low risk of young people contracting Covid-19
Verdict: incorrect
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Naledi Mashishi
Date published: 2020-07-24T00:00:00