Are American kids more prone to COVID? More than 15 million children in the US have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Children: US Child Coronavirus Cases Top 6 Million
In the United States, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in children has surpassed 6 million, according to a report.
In the United States, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in children has surpassed 6 million, according to a report.
‘More than 15 million US kids have been infected with COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020.’
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According to the report by the Xinhua news agency, approximately 114,000 of these cases have been added in the last four weeks. Read More..
A total of 28,600 child COVID-19 cases were reported in the latest week ending December 1, said the report, adding that the cases are likely a substantial undercount of the ones among children.
Impact of COVID-19 on Children
There is a need to collect more age-specific data to assess the severity of illness related to new variants as well as potential longer-term effects, said the report."It is important to recognize there are immediate effects of the pandemic on children's health, but more importantly, we need to identify and address the long-lasting impacts on the physical, mental, and social well-being of this generation of children and youth," said the AAP.
COVID-19 in Children may Cause Croup Infection
Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is found to have “compelling evidence” for acting as a viral agent to cause croup in children.
Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is found to have “compelling evidence” for acting as a viral agent to cause croup in children.
COVID-19 in Children Mostly Less Severe
COVID-19 infection causes milder symptoms in children compared to adults. This makes them more resilient to the infection and also reduces their need for hospitalization.
COVID-19 infection causes milder symptoms in children compared to adults. This makes them more resilient to the infection and also reduces their need for hospitalization.
COVID-19 in Children With Cancer : New Insights
A new study based on registry data indicated that pediatric cancer patients were more likely to be hospitalized and die than other children in COVID-19. The pandemic also disrupted cancer treatment.
A new study based on registry data indicated that pediatric cancer patients were more likely to be hospitalized and die than other children in COVID-19. The pandemic also disrupted cancer treatment.
