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Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome

Kingston, NY
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COVID-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome COVID-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome
Covid-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome Scientists have released new information as they continue studying a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that could be related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. When COVID-19 first made its way to the United States, doctors initially believed it would only target the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. However, as the virus evolved, dozens of patients under the age of 21 began reporting symptoms of a new inflammatory illness. The symptoms officials have been seeing are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome. "Pediatric multi-system inflammatory…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Cases Of COVID-Related Illness In New York Kids Rises Again; 15-Year-Old Girl Latest Fatality Cases Of COVID-Related Illness In New York Kids Rises Again; 15-Year-Old Girl Latest Fatality
Cases Of Covid-related Illness In New York Kids Rises Again; 15-Year-Old Girl Latest Fatality More cases of an inflammatory illness related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is impacting children, teenagers, and young adults have been reported in New York, though that might just be the tip of the iceberg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. There have now been 137 confirmed cases of Pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome (PMIS), a new health condition appearing in children in New York and elsewhere, officials said. Three young New Yorkers have died from the illness. The latest fatality nationally was a 15-year-old girl from Baltimore. Some doctors think the condition is related to…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
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'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of COVID-Related Illness In 124 NY Kids 'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of COVID-Related Illness In 124 NY Kids
'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of Covid-related Illness In 124 NY Kids The New York State Department of Health has now identified 124 cases of an inflammatory illness related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is impacting children, teenagers, and young adults, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that number is expected to increase Cuomo said the state is closely monitoring the illness, which has quickly spread and claimed the lives of three New Yorkers under the age of 18. “Sixteen other states have now seen cases that they’re investigating, which happened once the Department of Health explained what they’ve been looking at, as well as six European countries,” …

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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10 In Connecticut Now Hospitalized With COVID-Related Illness In Children 10 In Connecticut Now Hospitalized With COVID-Related Illness In Children
10 In Connecticut Now Hospitalized With Covid-related Illness In Children Nearly a dozen children in Connecticut have been hospitalized with an inflammatory illness believed to be connected to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Health officials said that at least 10 children are being treated for the mysterious illness that has been cropping up throughout the country and in Europe in recent weeks. The illness is believed to be connected to COVID-19 influencing the body’s immune system after potentially coming into contact or contracting the virus, but that has not been confirmed. “If left untreated, yes, (this virus is serious).” health officials in Connecticut said…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
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More Info Emerges On COVID-Related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases More Info Emerges On COVID-Related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases
More Info Emerges On Covid-related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases Health officials are sharing new information about the pediatric inflammatory illness linked to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with 14 states now investigating cases. New York State has the most cases with 102. Other states now investigating cases are Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington. So far, those states have not yet released details on the cases. The illness displays symptoms similar to those of Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome. "Pediatric m…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness
Covid-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting a new challenge to New Yorkers as children have started falling ill and dying with inflammatory symptoms that could be linked to the outbreak of the virus. The New York State Department of Health is now investigating approximately 100 cases of what could be a COVID-19-related illness in children under the age of 21. The symptoms officials have been seeing are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, May 12, held at the Binghamton University Sch…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
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COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise
Covid-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise The Hudson Valley has had an increase in children being admitted to hospitals with a mysterious inflammatory disease believed to be tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a child in Westchester died after being treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which may be related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11, healthcare officials announced that multiple children have been coming into New York hospitals daily, with at least 93 cases statewide, with more than a dozen being treated in the Hudson Valley. Accordi…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise COVID-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise
Covid-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise Long Island has had an increase in children being admitted to hospitals with a mysterious inflammatory disease believed to be tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a child died after being treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which may be related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11, healthcare officials announced that multiple children have been coming into Long Island hospitals daily, with at least 93 cases statewide, with more than 30 cases reportedly on Long Island. According to health officials, “w…

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
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Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester
Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To Covid-19 Dies In Westchester A child has died in Westchester from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), county health officials announced. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that 11 children have been treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, including the child, a boy, who died. Neither the boy's age nor place of residence were released. Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome in New York, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, May 8. According to health officials, “while rare,…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Number Of Children Hospitalized In NYS With Mysterious Shock-Like Illness Jumps To 64 COVID-19: Number Of Children Hospitalized In NYS With Mysterious Shock-Like Illness Jumps To 64
Covid-19: Number Of Children Hospitalized In NYS With Mysterious Shock-Like Illness Jumps To 64 A total of 64 children have now been hospitalized in New York State with a rare, shock-like, life-threatening inflammatory syndrome potentially associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials said. That new number reported Wednesday, May 6 has increased from a total of 15 a day earlier. Those 15 cases were all in New York City. The newly reported 64 cases are statewide. The mysterious disease, first reported in the United Kingdom and other European countries nearly two weeks ago, is multi-system inflammatory syndrome. Symptoms have been "characterized by persistent fever …

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by Joe Lombardi