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July 24, 2020

2 Colorado children die of coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition

At least two children in Colorado have died after developing a rare coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition known as multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), health officials in the state said this week. 

July 24, 2020

School reopenings amid coronavirus: Still unclear how much young kids spread illness, Birx says

Dr. Deborah Birx remarked on the uncertainty around how quickly young children — namely those under 10 years of age — spread the novel virus. 

July 23, 2020

Coronavirus kills Florida girl, 9, youngest to die of COVID-19 in state

The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of a young Florida girl, with her death now marking the youngest COVID-19-related fatality in the state to date, according to health officials. 

July 21, 2020

California teen dies after suffering coronavirus symptoms, family says

A 13-year-old boy in California has died after experiencing symptoms of the novel coronavirus despite initially testing negative for COVID-19, his family claims. 

July 21, 2020

Biden rolls out $775B plan for universal preschool, expanded child care and in-home elder care

Shining a spotlight on care for some of the youngest and oldest Americans, former Vice President Joe Biden’s proposing to provide universal pre-school for 3- and 4-year-old children, build new child care facilities, and expand access to a wider array of long-term care options for seniors.

July 16, 2020

Feed your baby peanuts! Research suggests new dietary advice for babies

Want your baby to go gaga for greens? Start him off right.

July 16, 2020

WHO, UNICEF warn coronavirus is causing widespread disruptions to global immunization programs for children

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF on Wednesday warned of widespread disruptions to global immunization programs for children due to the coronavirus pandemic.

July 7, 2020

Some children suffer rare, coronavirus-related brain damage, study says

Some children with a rare multisystem inflammatory response to COVID-19 may experience neurological symptoms, a recent UK study found. 

July 1, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak impacts Oregon child care facility: report

At least 20 people, including eight children, have contracted the novel coronavirus following an outbreak at a childcare facility in Lake Oswego, Ore., according to a local report. 

June 24, 2020

Trump signs executive order expanding HHS efforts to help foster children

President Trump signed an executive order directing the Health and Human Services Department to further assist foster children with what the department says are bipartisan measures particularly needed during the coroanvirus pandemic.