41st L.A. County child diagnosed with COVID-related syndrome
4 years, 2 months ago

41st L.A. County child diagnosed with COVID-related syndrome

LA Times  

Another Los Angeles County child has been diagnosed with a rare, potentially deadly syndrome believed to be related to the coronavirus, according to the county Health Department, bringing the total number of children with the ailment in the region to 41. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said all of the children in the county diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome since the beginning of the pandemic had been hospitalized. Although none of the children reported to have the condition in Los Angeles County have died, nearly half have been sick enough to be admitted to the intensive care unit. Just days before the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the county’s 41st MIS-C case, federal health officials reported that multisystem inflammatory syndrome began to show up in adults in the United States and the United Kingdom in June.

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Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids

NPR  

Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids toggle caption Science Photo Library/Getty Images It’s one of the enduring mysteries of the pandemic: What caused some children to develop a severe inflammatory syndrome weeks after a Covid infection? Basically, these children’s immune systems locked onto a part of the coronavirus that closely resembles a protein found …

Fatigue, cough and brain fog. For many in L.A. County, long COVID limited daily life
1 year, 9 months ago

Fatigue, cough and brain fog. For many in L.A. County, long COVID limited daily life

LA Times  

A nurse processes COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Long Beach. Long COVID symptoms severe enough to limit daily activities have been common among Los Angeles County residents. “This data shows us that, for some people, the impacts of COVID can last much longer than the initial acute infection,” said L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. Though Ferrer said, “No …

Despite coronavirus uptick, there’s hope L.A. County can avoid another surge
2 years, 8 months ago

Despite coronavirus uptick, there’s hope L.A. County can avoid another surge

LA Times  

Despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s public health director said this week she remained hopeful the region could avoid another major spike by taking sensible precautions. Ferrer said L.A. County would require masks again if the region’s coronavirus-positive hospitalizations numbers hit a threshold set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Our hope is …

A 15-month-old dies of COVID-19, becoming L.A. County’s youngest coronavirus fatality
2 years, 10 months ago

A 15-month-old dies of COVID-19, becoming L.A. County’s youngest coronavirus fatality

LA Times  

Registered nurse Anh Bui tends to a COVID-19 positive patient in the ICU at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance. “This is the youngest resident to die of COVID-19 since the pandemic began and a stark reminder that the virus can cause devastating outcomes among those most vulnerable, including young children not yet eligible for vaccinations,” the …

The kids are not alright: Data suggests 10% of children with COVID-19 become "long-haulers"
2 years, 11 months ago

The kids are not alright: Data suggests 10% of children with COVID-19 become "long-haulers"

Salon  

Eleven-year-old Noah Symons feels like "someone started a fire and then threw my hands into it." "We are definitely seeing long COVID in children," said Dr. Amanda Morrow, Co-Director of the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Clinic in Maryland. Sammie Mcfarland co-founded "Long Covid Kids" in 2020 - the first U.K.-based international charity for long Covid kids. It's requiring a …

L.A. County sees 10-month high in COVID death rate
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. County sees 10-month high in COVID death rate

LA Times  

Los Angeles County saw an average of 40 coronavirus deaths a day over the past week, the highest such rate in nearly 10 months, a sign that the prolific Omicron variant may be deadlier than many initially believed. Just in the last week, L.A. County’s number of ICU patients with COVID-19 soared past the peak of the earlier Delta surge. …

COVID-19 deaths rise in L.A. County, but officials blame Delta more than Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 deaths rise in L.A. County, but officials blame Delta more than Omicron

LA Times  

Marylou Samora is a COVID-19 patient at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday she believes there are still people infected with the previously dominant Delta variant who have been dying in L.A. County’s hospitals. New data from Southern California are providing further evidence that the Omicron variant is causing less severe illness than Delta, …

U.S. children hospitalized with COVID-19 in near-record numbers
2 years, 11 months ago

U.S. children hospitalized with COVID-19 in near-record numbers

LA Times  

The Omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers, and experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated. “It was hard enough last year, but now you know that you have a way to prevent all this.” During the week of Dec. 21-27, an …

As COVID infections continue to decline, L.A. County approaches 26,000 deaths
3 years, 3 months ago

As COVID infections continue to decline, L.A. County approaches 26,000 deaths

LA Times  

Infections, hospitalizations and deaths related to COVID-19 have continued to decline in Los Angeles County. As we mark the saddest of milestones, acknowledging the loss of just under 26,000 of our L.A. County family and friends, we extend our thoughts and prayers to all who are grieving and remain singularly focused on ending this pandemic,” L.A. County Public Health Director …

Child under age 5 dies of COVID-19 in Orange County
3 years, 3 months ago

Child under age 5 dies of COVID-19 in Orange County

LA Times  

Nationwide, at least 500 children have died of COVID-19. The child, who was under the age of 5, died in August, the Orange County Health Care Agency said Friday. Of more than 25,000 total COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles County, seven children have died in Los Angeles County — two among children under the age of 12, and five adolescents …

Houston reports first pediatric Covid-19 death in youth with no underlying conditions
3 years, 3 months ago

Houston reports first pediatric Covid-19 death in youth with no underlying conditions

CNN  

CNN — Health officials in Houston have confirmed the city’s first pediatric Covid-19 death of a youth who did not have underlying heath conditions. “This tragedy serves as a reminder that children, even without underlying health conditions, can get seriously ill and die from COVID-19,” said Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston in the statement. …

Mississippi health officer warns about Covid-19 surge that has put 7 children in intensive care
3 years, 5 months ago

Mississippi health officer warns about Covid-19 surge that has put 7 children in intensive care

CNN  

CNN — Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned residents about a surge of Covid-19 cases in the southern state on Tuesday and said that seven children are in ICUs, including two children on a ventilator. Reeves said that for those who opt not to get vaccinated, “I personally don’t think that’s a good choice.” Across the country, unvaccinated …

Coronavirus | No greater risk to children from anticipated third wave: report
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | No greater risk to children from anticipated third wave: report

The Hindu  

There is no evidence so far to conclude that children face a greater risk of infection or are at greater danger from a COVID-19 infection from an anticipated third wave, according to a report from The Lancet COVID-19 Commission India Task Force. Though data from India were limited, the mortality rate amongst hospitalised COVID-19 positive children below the age of …

Children also face long-term consequences of Covid: Dutch hospital
3 years, 6 months ago

Children also face long-term consequences of Covid: Dutch hospital

NL Times  

Between 300 and 400 children in the Netherlands suffered serious complaints after a coronavirus infections, the Emma Children's Hospital in Amsterdam estimates. The hospital, which forms part of Amsterdam UMC, opened an outpatient clinic especially for children with long-term symptoms after Covid-19. "Our estimate is that in the Netherlands there may be 300 to 400 children who have serious complaints …

Post-Covid complications: MIS-C cases reported among children in Noida and Ghaziabad
3 years, 6 months ago

Post-Covid complications: MIS-C cases reported among children in Noida and Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

Noida/Ghaziabad: Amid a decline in Covid-19 cases in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad, post-Covid complications are coming to the fore. Dr Rakesh Gupta, director of the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, said that two cases of MIS-C have been reported at the hospital so far. At Felix Hospital in Noida, two such cases have been reported in the past two …

Early diagnosis of Covid-linked disease in children can reduce morbidity, say experts
3 years, 6 months ago

Early diagnosis of Covid-linked disease in children can reduce morbidity, say experts

India Today  

Early diagnosis of Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a coronavirus-linked disease, in children can significantly reduce morbidity, say healthcare experts as they advise parents and caregivers not to take fever among the kids lightly. According to the experts, early diagnosis of Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children can significantly reduce morbidity and the condition can be treated well with therapies like steroids. They …

Newborn Detected With MIS-C Hours After Birth; Cases Spiking in Gujarat
3 years, 6 months ago

Newborn Detected With MIS-C Hours After Birth; Cases Spiking in Gujarat

News 18  

After Delhi-NCR, a spike in cases of MIS-C in children who have recovered from Covid-19 is being reported in Gujarat. At least 10 cases of MIS-C have been reported from the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in the past few days, while two children have lost their lives to the disease. Symptoms to look out for Child specialist and Additional Superintendent of …

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment for MIS-C
3 years, 6 months ago

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment for MIS-C

News 18  

Delhi NCR is currently in the eye of another severe coronavirus-linked disease that has started to spread in the region. What is Multisystem inflammatory syndrome Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adults are febrile syndromes with elevated inflammatory markers that usually start to shown two to six weeks after a severe acute respiratory syndrome due to Covid-19 infection. Children who …

Delhi-NCR Reports 177 Cases of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Post Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi-NCR Reports 177 Cases of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Post Covid-19

News 18  

Delhi NCR have registered about 177 cases of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in children post Covid-19. While Delhi alone reported 109 cases of MIS-C syndrome in children post Covid, 68 other cases were reported in Gurugram and Faridabad. Dr Dhiren Gupta, chairperson-elect of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics Intensive Care Chapter and paediatrician at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said, “Acute infection …

177 kids in Delhi-NCR affected by Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome post Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

177 kids in Delhi-NCR affected by Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome post Covid-19

India Today  

The northern states in India have registered about 177 cases of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in children post Covid-19. Delhi region alone reported 109 cases of Multi-System Inflammatory syndrome in children post Covid-19 while 68 cases of MIS-C were reported in Gurugram and Faridabad. “Acute infection of Covid-19 in children leads to two kinds of changes -- a child may get …

Now, Kids of Covid-Recovered Families in Maharashtra Hit by Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
3 years, 7 months ago

Now, Kids of Covid-Recovered Families in Maharashtra Hit by Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

News 18  

Even as the country continues to grapple with a severe second wave of Covid-19, new concerns have come to light over children in Covid-recovered families in Maharashtra, with many beginning to show symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome. The Times of India reported that in Nagpur as many as six such patients, between the ages of 2-12, were admitted to the …

Think Covid-19 is mild among children? Study finds coronavirus turned severe for thousands in India
3 years, 10 months ago

Think Covid-19 is mild among children? Study finds coronavirus turned severe for thousands in India

India Today  

Covid-19 may have turned severe and even deadly for thousands of children in India, a new research has suggested. More than 2,000 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children have been reported in India, according to figures released by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics Intensive Care Chapter in the country. "Acute infection of Covid-19 in children leads to two kinds …

Eight more L.A. County children contract COVID-related MIS-C, bringing total to 62
3 years, 11 months ago

Eight more L.A. County children contract COVID-related MIS-C, bringing total to 62

LA Times  

Valentina, 4, has her temperature checked at a Stockton, Calif., Head Start day-care center for children of farmworkers in July. Eight more children in Los Angeles County have contracted an inflammatory condition connected to the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 62, county public health officials announced Saturday. In December, a child with a complex preexisting cardiac condition …

COVID-19 toll deepens in Los Angeles County as more than 5,000 die in less than a month
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 toll deepens in Los Angeles County as more than 5,000 die in less than a month

LA Times  

In 24 days, 5,106 people have died in Los Angeles County from COVID-19, while just over 10,000 died in the previous nine months. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s official death toll stands at 15,162 after 269 deaths and 10,537 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Saturday. “We wish healing and peace to everyone mourning a loved one …

1 in 3 L.A. County residents have been infected by coronavirus since pandemic began, new estimate shows
3 years, 11 months ago

1 in 3 L.A. County residents have been infected by coronavirus since pandemic began, new estimate shows

LA Times  

Motorists line up to take a coronavirus test in the parking lot at Dodger Stadium on Jan. 4. Even if half of L.A. County’s population were immune, “and yet we decide to just pretend that we don’t have to take precautions, we will still have a very, very devastating pandemic.” L.A. County averaged more than 15,000 new coronavirus cases a …

A COVID-related illness is sickening a growing number of children in California
4 years ago

A COVID-related illness is sickening a growing number of children in California

LA Times  

Rosa Vasquez stands with her daughter Xitlali, who developed MIS-C in May. “There was a time where I thought she was going to die.” Xitlali, which means “star” in Nahuatl, was one of the first children in Los Angeles County to be diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a rare and potentially deadly illness known as MIS-C that infects children exposed …

First child in L.A. County dies from COVID-19-related MIS-C
4 years ago

First child in L.A. County dies from COVID-19-related MIS-C

LA Times  

A patient at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles died this week from the coronavirus-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome, known as MIS-C. A child died this week from the coronavirus-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome, known as MIS-C, the first such reported death in Los Angeles County. The patient, who was at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, had a “complex, preexisting cardiac condition” and died from …

Covid super antigen: Why coronavirus infection causes strong reactions in patients
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid super antigen: Why coronavirus infection causes strong reactions in patients

India Today  

Covid-19 remains a mystery to be solved even 10 months after the outbreak was noticed in China. A study made public by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that a majority of young people -- below 21 years of age -- died due to MIS-C. Another CDC report published the same week as US President Donald Trump …

CDC identifies new Covid-19 syndrome in adults similar to MIS-C in kids
4 years, 2 months ago

CDC identifies new Covid-19 syndrome in adults similar to MIS-C in kids

CNN  

CNN — Adults can sometimes suffer from dangerous symptoms that resemble a coronavirus-linked syndrome in children, researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. They’re calling it multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults, or MIS-A, and say it’s similar to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children or MIS-C. Like MIS-C, MIS-A is not obviously linked to coronavirus and …

Children Play Larger Role in Community Spread of Covid-19, Finds New Study
4 years, 4 months ago

Children Play Larger Role in Community Spread of Covid-19, Finds New Study

News 18  

New York: While most studies have stressed that children are not the harbingers of Covid-19, a comprehensive study now claims that children play a larger role in the community spread of the novel coronavirus than previously thought. In the Mass General Hospital for Children study, 51 per cent of children with acute SARS-CoV-2 infection came from low-income communities compared to …

15 L.A. County children sickened by rare coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome
4 years, 5 months ago

15 L.A. County children sickened by rare coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome

LA Times  

A test kit is passed through the car window at the Anaheim Convention Center on July 11. A rare but serious and potentially deadly inflammatory syndrome believed to be associated with the coronavirus has now been identified in 15 children in Los Angeles County, officials said. Multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, can cause different parts of the body …

MIS-C: South Carolina identifies first cases of coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome in children
4 years, 5 months ago

MIS-C: South Carolina identifies first cases of coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome in children

CNN  

CNN — Two children in South Carolina have been diagnosed with the coronavirus-related pediatric inflammatory syndrome, according to the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control. “We continue to see more and more young people, especially those under 20, contracting and spreading COVID-19, and we know MIS-C is a threat to our youngest South Carolinians,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell …

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