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Estimated SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Among Persons Aged 18 Years — Mississippi, May–September 2020

2; Manish M. Patel, MD 2; Brendan Flannery, PhD Summary What is already known about the topic? Serosurveys estimating prior SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United States have focused on adults; little is known about seroprevalence among young persons. What is added by this report? Serologic testing of residual blood specimens collected during May–September 2020, from 1,603 persons aged 18 years suggested that approximately 113,842 (16.3%) of 698,420 young persons in Mississippi might have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 by mid-September 2020, and only 8,993 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases among young persons had been reported to the Mississippi State Department of Health by August 31. What are the implications for public health practice?

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