No, we can’t treat COVID-19 like the flu. We have to consider the lasting health problems it causes
No, we can’t treat COVID-19 like the flu. We have to consider the lasting health problems it causes July 2021
Covid and Kids
L a school covid outbreaks increase some tied to athletics los angeles times
L.A. school COVID outbreaks increase, some tied to athletics - Los Angeles Times
Op-Ed: The school emailed about a COVID-19 'Case Cluster.’ Soon, I was cold-calling to help
"we need to ensure our schools are as safe as possible for students to continue in-person learning. If my family’s experience is any indication, not nearly enough is being done right now."
Covid Cases In Los Angeles Schools Near 6,000 In First Two Weeks; Case Rates Among Kids 5 -11 Up 50%
Covid Cases In Los Angeles Schools Near 6,000 In First Two Weeks; Case Rates Among Kids 5 -11 Up 50%
Bessemer high school students hold walkout over COVID cases
Bessemer high school students hold walkout over COVID cases
At least 1,000 schools have closed due to COVID-19 so far
COVID-19 cases rose among students as schools began to reopen in late July. Since then at least 1,000 schools have closed. Sept. 2021
Sorrell Lab on Twitter
My teen got COVID at school. 104 fever and severe gastrointestinal symptoms, two ER visits. She is fully immunized! Our school district does not encourage masks. Teens suffer social exclusion and bullying if masked.
The recklessness is inexplicable!
Child Covid-19 Cases Rise in States Where Schools Opened Earliest
Child Covid-19 Cases Rise in States Where Schools Opened Earliest
Grant Elementary in Hollywood is site of LAUSD’s 1st coronavirus outbreak
Grant Elementary in Hollywood is site of LAUSD’s 1st coronavirus outbreak
A familial cluster of pneumonia associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus indicating person-to-person transmission: a study of a family cluster
A familial cluster of pneumonia associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus indicating person-to-person transmission: a study of a family cluster
Florida teen speaks out after Covid-19 sent her to the ICU
Florida teen speaks out after Covid-19 sent her to the ICU - CNN
Dr. Julia Raifman (@JuliaRaifman@med-mastodon.com) on Twitter
More child deaths in the last week of August than the whole rest of the pandemic. Hospitalization trends suggest they will rise higher and higher.
This is preventable.
Study: 38% of kids in ICU with COVID-19 needed ventilation
Study: 38% of kids in ICU with COVID-19 needed ventilation
Texas Judge Says There Are No Kid ICU Beds: Have To ‘Wait For Another Child To Die'
Texas Judge Says There Are No Kid ICU Beds: Have To ‘Wait For Another Child To Die' "That means if your child's in a car wreck ... and needs an ICU bed ... we don't have one," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. August 2021
More than 32,000 school pupils absent due to Covid - BBC News
Covid in Scotland: More than 32,000 school pupils absent this week Sept 2021
15 Miami-Dade educators die from COVID-19 in 10 days
15 Miami-Dade educators die from COVID-19 in 10 days
Parents discover all kindergarten teachers at San Antonio school are positive for COVID
Every kindergarten teacher at this San Antonio school reportedly positive for COVID-19
Doctors Say Texas Leaders Failed To Stop COVID-19 From Spreading | Houston Public Media
Texas schools have amassed more than 50,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in students in just a couple of weeks. The state is a leader in child deaths from COVID-19 with 59 as of Sept. 3.
Independent SAGE on Twitter
"It's not that schools are worse than other indoor places. But they are an indoor place. And they're an indoor place that often has poor ventilation, that does have crowding, and that now has the single population that is the least vaccinated."
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At least 45 districts shut down in-person classes due to COVID-19 cas…
At least 45 districts shut down in-person classes due to COVID-19 cases, affecting more than 40,000 students
CDC on Twitter
From late June to mid-August 2021, there was a 10x increase in the rate of hospitalizations among children ages 0-4 with #COVID19 while the #DeltaVariant was widely circulating. It is critical for children to #maskup and get vaccinated if eligible. Learn more: http://bit.ly/MMWR9321b.
Columbia County teen dies with COVID-19 days before start of senior year, family says
Columbia County teen dies with COVID-19 days before start of senior year, family says Mother says 17-year-old wanted to attend University of Florida, become a surgeon
Elementary school in Pearland closes due to increase in positive COVID cases, 'other factors'
Elementary school in Pearland closes due to increase in positive COVID cases, 'other factors' — the latest such closure in the Houston area
Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter
BREAKING—Pediatric #COVID19 hospitalizations surging in Florida, now ~4x previous levels. New analysis from our team of HHS hospitalization data shows that as pediatric hospitalizations surge, adult hospitalizations are slowing, but remain at record high. Figure by @wkdragon88
Long covid: One in seven children may still have symptoms 15 weeks after infection, data show
Long covid: One in seven children may still have symptoms 15 weeks after infection, data show
Cianan Brennan: Parents are entitled to worry about Covid impact on kids as schools return
“…just 2 paediatric intensive care beds, out of a total of 30, were available for sick children for the whole of Ireland.”
“72% of children admitted to ICU did not have underlying conditions”
David Begnaud on Twitter
“…not recognizing that they bring harm to their community. There are no more pediatric beds available. The Pediatric ICU is full. My son who may not live is actually one of the less sick children in the unit- and it has been surreal to watch him struggle to live and breathe…”
Seattle Children’s confirms its first patient death from COVID
BREAKING: Seattle Children's hospital has confirmed its first patient death from COVID-19. Hospital leaders throughout the state are warning about growing numbers of infections in children.
COVID-19 data shows rapid infections in kids in SC
COVID-19 data shows rapid infections in kids in SC
Phil Williams on Twitter
MONDAY A.M. UPDATE: This morning, Tennessee continues to set records for #COVID19 pediatric hospitalizations and approaches record for overall hospitalizations. Right now, there are 16 children in ICU with COVID, nine of them are on ventilators. 1/