COVID in children

COVID-19 scare: 721 kids in child care institutions infected since outbreak: NCPCR in RTI reply

Out of 721 children in such institutions, who contracted the infection, the highest number was reported from Haryana (288) followed by Tamil Nadu (149) and Bihar (131), NCPCR said in a RTI response. 

Aug 22, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Half of Mumbai's children have antibodies against COVID-19, says BMC's Sero survey

Some experts have warned that a potential third wave could hit children, and Mumbai has joined other cities in building huge paediatric wards in preparation.

Jun 29, 2021, 08:41 AM IST

No indication children will be affected in third COVID-19 wave: Health Ministry

Earlier, reports claimed that children will be most infected in the third COVID-19 wave. However, the Union Health Ministry said that this claim is not based on facts. 

May 24, 2021, 18:05 PM IST

Spike in COVID cases among children, states prepare for possible third wave

The symptoms among children include complaints of fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, loss of taste and smell and more.

May 23, 2021, 17:02 PM IST