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Covid19 related syndrome spreading among children
June 20, 2021

“Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is fast spreading throughout the country causing, concern among the medical fraternity. The doctors have cautioned the parents to take care of their children since it is related to Covid19.
According to Medical sources, this new syndrome first reported in England in 2020.
This new syndrome related to Covid-19 and, children can be infected with the disease two to six weeks after being convicted with COVID-19.
The syndrome is likely to develop symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloodshot eyes and skin rash.
Presently, six children receive treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital.
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