Children Coronavirus

• B.C. parents watching closely as number of COVID-19-positive kids climbs

  There has been a dramatic increase in the number of school-aged B.C. children testing positive for COVID-19, but health officials say the number is proportionate to an increase in testing.

  Education

  Oct 1, 2020
  
• Over 97K children in U.S. test positive for coronavirus in 2 weeks. What can Canada expect?

  Experts say it’s highly unlikely Canada will suffer the same fate because its rate of community transmission is currently nowhere near that of the U.S.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2020
  
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• At least 285 U.S. children developed inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19: study

  It is considered uncommon and deaths are rare; six children died among the 285 in the new studies.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2020
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• 3 children die in New York from syndrome possibly linked to coronavirus

  At least 73 children in New York have been diagnosed with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease -- a rare inflammatory condition in children -- and toxic shock syndrome.

  Health

  May 9, 2020
• What is Kawasaki disease? Doctors explore possible coronavirus connection in kids

  Children have been presenting with symptoms ranging from reddened tongues to enlarged coronary arteries, prompting concern over a mysterious illness possibly related to COVID-19.

  Health

  May 6, 2020
• Inflammatory symptoms in children might be linked to coronavirus, doctors warn

  To date, children have been among the least affected group by the coronavirus.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2020
• Teenage boy with coronavirus dies in U.S., but unclear if virus caused death

  A 17-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 in Los Angeles, but it's unclear if the virus caused his death, officials say.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2020
• Stop taking children to playgrounds, playdates during coronavirus outbreak: experts

  As cases of the new coronavirus rise in Canada, health and parenting experts are urging parents to avoid playgrounds and playdates.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 20, 2020
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• Children may be less affected by coronavirus: report

  Even though the novel coronavirus has spread to more than 20 countries, new research suggests children have been largely spared.

  Health

  Feb 6, 2020