Coronavirus Kids

• B.C. confirms 2nd case of rare inflammatory syndrome in children linked to COVID-19

  It was not immediately clear when the case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents, or MIS-C, was diagnosed, or whether the patient had since recovered.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2020
  
• ‘A bit of fear’: Children in Europe go back to school as coronavirus persists

  In France, all schoolchildren 11 and over must wear masks all day, recess and music class included.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2020
  
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• Survey led by Dalhousie researcher shows COVID-19 lockdown’s impact on children, youth activity

  More than 1,500 Canadian parents responded to the survey, which assessed COVID-19-related changes in their children's movement and play behaviours.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2020
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• Coronavirus: How a lack of socialization could impact a generation of kids

  Socialization is an important part of growing up but the pandemic brought that to a quick halt, leaving many parents wondering if their children are deprived of peer-to-peer interaction.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• 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
• In England, schools see dozens of coronavirus outbreaks as they reopen

  Schools in England saw 44 outbreaks of the novel coronavirus last week, public health data shows. 

  Health

  Jun 26, 2020
• How are Canadian kids holding up amid COVID-19? Survey finds worries about missed class

  When asked what word best describes the past several weeks, 71 per cent of kids said "bored," 41 per cent said "normal" and 33 per cent said "lonely."

  Education

  May 11, 2020
• Toronto-area parents out thousands after daycare shut down amid COVID-19 closures

  Ontario's April 9 emergency order required daycares to stop charging parents fees, but it said nothing about what happens if the daycare declares bankruptcy.

  Lifestyle

  May 5, 2020
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• Working from home with kids — is that sustainable for the long term?

  The stress and exhaustion are starting to take a toll, Meera Estrada says. "I wonder what the long-term plan is, if any, for working parents."

  Commentary

  May 3, 2020
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• Calgary Cares: Green Fools Theatre helps kids through COVID-19

  They can teach your kids to juggle and make them laugh but also answer critical questions about COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2020