Children can get the coronavirus but most will have mild symptoms
3 days ago by msn.com
Parents are understandably concerned about the threat of coronavirus to their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children are less susceptible than adults to COVID-19 and if they do get it, it's usually mild. A study of more than 72,000 patients by the Centers for Disease Control in China showed only about 400 cases in children under age 9 with no deaths. In children and teens ages 10-19, CDC China reported around 550 cases... read more...
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Children can get the coronavirus but most will have mild symptoms
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