GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – Dr. Joshua Brownlee says that today’s AAP report showcase is one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt: the myth the children can’t contract COVID-19 is just that.
“Children are as susceptible to this disease is anyone else’s,” Brownlee told Fox Carolina.
Read Full American Academy of Pediatrics Report
Summary of Findings Reported on 8/13/20:
(Note: Data represent cumulative counts since states began reporting)
Cumulative Number of Child COVID-19 Cases*
- 406,109 total child COVID-19 cases reported, and children represented 9.1% (406,109/4,486,830) of all cases
- Overall rate: 538 cases per 100,000 children in the population
Change in Child COVID-19 Cases, 7/30/20 – 8/13/20
- 75,755 new child cases reported from 7/30-8/13 (320,954 to 396,709), a 24% increase in child cases over 2 weeks
Testing (9 states reported)*
- Children made up between 3%-12.1% of total state tests, and between 3.6%-18.3% of children tested were tested positive
Hospitalizations (21 states and NYC reported)*
- Children were 0.5%-4.6% of total reported hospitalizations, and between 0.2%-8.8% of all child COVID-19 cases resulted in hospitalization
Mortality (45 states and NYC reported)*
- Children were 0%-0.4% of all COVID-19 deaths, and 20 states reported zero child deaths
- In states reporting, 0%-0.6% of all child COVID-19 cases resulted in death
Dr. Robin LaCroix Shares a Covid-19 Update, How to Stay Safe & Her Thoughts on How The Virus May Change Your Next Doctor’s Visit
Dr. Robin LaCroix is the Pediatric Department Chair, Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital, and Infectious Disease Specialist at Prisma Health.
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