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“The Washington state Department of Health says it remains important for children to take the same precautions as adults, including wearing masks, hand washing and social distancing, in part because of a syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children.
There now have been 15 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children in Washington state, including two in Franklin County and four in Yakima County, but none in Benton County.
“While rare, MIS-C is a serious complication that appears to be associated with COVID-19. Children who suffer from MIS-C can become critically ill and some can even die,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, Washington state health officer.
None of the cases in Washington state have resulted in the death of a child.
MIS-C causes inflammation in different body parts, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs.
Children with MIS-C may have a fever and symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash and bloodshot eyes.“
Tri-Cities hits a sad milestone for COVID cases. It was not a good weekend
Oct. 26, 2020
There now have been 15 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children in Washington state, including two in Franklin County and four in Yakima County, but none in Benton County.
“While rare, MIS-C is a serious complication that appears to be associated with COVID-19. Children who suffer from MIS-C can become critically ill and some can even die,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, Washington state health officer.
None of the cases in Washington state have resulted in the death of a child.
MIS-C causes inflammation in different body parts, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs.
Children with MIS-C may have a fever and symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash and bloodshot eyes.“
Tri-Cities hits a sad milestone for COVID cases. It was not a good weekend
Oct. 26, 2020