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New York state is investigating 73 cases of what doctors are calling “pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome.”
Cases of the rare condition, thought to be linked to coronavirus, in at least 8 other states and Washington, D.C.
What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doing to address the situation?
Three children in the state of New York have died of a mystery illness that is believed to be linked to COVID-19. The state’s Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has announced that the children died from symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome.
Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that affects children, causing inflammation in the blood vessels throughout the body. Symptoms include fever, rash, red eyes, swollen lymph nodes and swelling of the mouth, lips and throat. Toxic shock syndrome occurs when toxins produced by certain bacteria enter the bloodstream and cause damage to vital organs.
The cases have raised concerns among medical professionals who are investigating the possibility of a link between the current COVID-19 pandemic and these rare child illnesses. Although the connection is not yet fully established, experts suggest that there may be a relationship between the two.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a health advisory, asking doctors to be alert for such cases. This warning also asks physicians to report any possible cases to local health officials as soon as possible.
The Governor of New York has revealed that the state’s health department is conducting an investigation into the three deaths in partnership with the CDC. “These were otherwise healthy children,” Cuomo said. “And you ask yourself, what could it be? It’s something that we’re looking at seriously now.”
The news of these deaths has increased anxiety among parents who are now worried about the safety of their children during the coronavirus outbreak. However, doctors have highlighted that children are at a lower risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms than adults are.
This latest report highlights the need for ongoing research and investigation into the global coronavirus pandemic. It also emphasizes the importance of taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, particularly among those who are most vulnerable.
As the scientific community continues to learn more about this virus and how it affects those who become infected, it is important for individuals and governments alike to take decisive action to protect the public’s health and safety.
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