Two Children Suspected of COVID-19 Die in New York, 73 in Critical Condition

Showing Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease or Shock Symptoms

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] In New York State, USA, two children have died amid an outbreak of an unidentified disease suspected to be related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 8th (local time), according to CBS News, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that a 5-year-old boy died from this mysterious illness. So far, two children have died from this disease in New York State, and 73 are in critical condition.

This mysterious illness, previously reported in Europe including the UK and Italy, has also been detected in New York since the end of last month. Governor Cuomo stated, "Children infected with COVID-19 are showing symptoms similar to toxic shock syndrome causing inflammation in blood vessels or symptoms resembling Kawasaki disease." Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile inflammatory illness occurring in children. It is presumed to result from an excessive immune response following infection by pathogens such as viruses, and in severe cases, it can cause heart abnormalities.

New York City health authorities reported that children suffering from the suspected COVID-19-related mysterious illness commonly exhibited symptoms of Kawasaki disease or shock. All showed persistent high fever, and more than half experienced rash, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some children also showed respiratory symptoms.

According to CBS News, last weekend, a boy in Westchester County, New York State, died after suffering from 'pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome.' It was reported that this boy tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19.

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