data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between Aug. 2 to Sept. 5.While people between the ages of 18-22, as well as children, are at a lower risk for severe disease or death caused by the novel coronavirus, it is still important to note that younger people can be key vectors for spreading the virus to more vulnerable populations, the study said.As students return to college campuses, experts believe the number of confirmed infections will only increase.RELATED: People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say“In the United States, approximately 45% of persons aged 18–22 years were enrolled in colleges and universities in 2019.