LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — American Academy of Pediatrics. and the American Children’s Hospital Association. reports that the United States About 26,000 children were diagnosed with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in the week ending January 12.
The report stated that the above figure was lower than the previous week. But it tends to be underreported. This is because there may be fewer reports or delays in reporting during the holidays.
The United States has nearly 15.3 million children with COVID-19 since the pandemic began in the country. More than 140,000 pediatric cases have been detected in the past four weeks.
More age-specific data needs to be collected to assess the severity of disease associated with the virus. mutant type of new species as well as the possible long-term effects
The organization said it was important to recognize the impact of the pandemic on children’s health. We need to identify and address the lasting effects on the physical health, mental health and well-being of this generation of young people.
(Xinhua file photo: Children receive vaccination against COVID-19 in Los Angeles, USA, on December 17, 2022)
