Editorial

Controversies and challenges with COVID-19 in children: Why are they less susceptible and should they be at home rather than in school?

R Masekela, A J Wessels

Abstract


Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease, also known as COVID-19, was first identified in 4 cases in China in December 2019.


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R Masekela, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

A J Wessels, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Queen Nandi Regional Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

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African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2020;26(3):72-73. DOI:10.7196/AJTCCM.2020.v26i3.114

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Date submitted: 2020-09-16
Date published: 2020-10-13

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