15 children in New York City, aged between 2 and 15, are showing symptoms that are associated with Kawasaki disease that are possibly linked to COVID-19, according to the New York City Health Department. The rare condition was first noted in children with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom. It is learnt that Italy and Spain have also reported similar cases.
All of the children have been hospitalized, with at least 5 of them needed breathing assistance.
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Among the 15 children, 4 had tested positive for COVID-19, and 6 had tested positive for the coronavirus antibodies.
The symptoms of Kawasaki disease include persistent fever for at least 5 days, redness in the eyes, skin rashes and swollen neck glands, affecting primarily children younger than 5 years old.
Source: Sin Chew Daily, China Press
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