Rare complication now seen in some kids with COVID-19

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Apr 30, 2020 Rare complication now seen in some kids with COVID-19 Early data on pediatric COVID-19 cases suggested that, for the vast majority of children, the illness is relatively mild. Recently, however, reports of potential serious complications specific to children have begun to emerge in the U.S. and Europe: A handful of kids have developed dangerous inflammation around the heart and other organs, similar to a rare condition called Kawasaki disease, which causes swelling of the coronary arteries, primarily in children. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy