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SARS-CoV-2–associated Deaths Among Persons Aged <21 Years — United States, February 12–July 31, 2020
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September 15, 2020
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Source: MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2020; v. 69 Early Release
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Description:What is already known about this topic? Symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection are milder in children compared with adults.
What is added by this report? Among 121 SARS-CoV-2–associated deaths among persons aged <21 years reported to CDC by July 31, 2020, 12 (10%) were infants and 85 (70%) were aged 10–20 years. Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native persons accounted for 94 (78%) of these deaths; 33% of deaths occurred outside of a hospital.
What are the implications for public health practice? Persons aged <21 years exposed to SARS-CoV-2 should be monitored for Complications. Ongoing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2–associated infection, hospitalization, and death among persons aged <21 years should be continued as schools reopen in the United States
Suggested citation for this article: Bixler D, Miller AD, Mattison CP, et al. SARS-CoV-2–Associated Deaths Among Persons Aged <21 Years — United States, February 12–July 31, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 15 September 2020
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ISSN:0149-2195 (print);1545-861X (digital);
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