New NICD study gives exact reflection of how the virus is affecting the nation’s children
Even though Covid-19 is uncommon in South African children, including those at school, things such as handwashing, wearing masks and sanitising are crucial.A National Institute for Communicable Diseases report has found that Covid-19 is “uncommon” in South African children, including those at school, aged five to 18.
By June 7, 52,991 laboratory-confirmed cases were notified through national laboratory-based surveillance in SA. The majority of admissions up to week 23 were in the Western Cape, representing 63% of all admissions in children reported, the data showed. The majority of admissions up to week 23 were in the Western Cape, representing 63% of all admissions in children reported, the data showed.
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