COVID-19 in children: A review

Abstract

From December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic occurred that started in Wuhan, China, initially spread in China and then globally all over the World. The COVID-19 has also increased in a number of children, but they have better prognosis and lighter course than adults. According to a study, the overall rate is 5,431 cases per 100,000 children. The prevalence of COVID-19 among children under 18 years was 2.1% and their death rate was only 0.01%. Death rate is rare in children. The majority of children have no clinical sign and symptoms; it’s difficult to identify pediatric patients. The patient does not have information about epidemiologically. These patients create dangerous situation in a community to spread infection.