What is the impact of COVID-19 in children?

Parents and guardians need to know the impact of COVID-19 in children, so they can protect them against the virus.

Dr Maria Van Kerkhove states that there are different types of disease presentation based on the age of the person who is infected by this virus. Luckily, children and adolescents tend to have more mild disease compared to adults. However, this doesn't mean the virus can not be transmitted to children and adolescents.

The best way to keep children safe is through the preventative interventions that are already in place. These include; washing of hands, use of an alcohol-based sanitiser, physical social distancing, to mention a few.

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Sheba Kebirungi