U.S. child COVID-19 cases surge Pediatric hospitalizations have soared to their highest level in months

According to the American Broadcasting Corporation reported on the 28th, as the new crown cases in the United States approached the peak level recorded last winter, the number of children infected with the new crown virus and pediatric hospitalizations in the United States soared to the highest level in months.

An 8-year-old girl was vaccinated against COVID-19

According to a new report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Association of Children's Hospitals, nearly 200,000 American children tested positive for COVID-19 last week, an increase of about 50 percent from early December. The number of children hospitalized is also growing rapidly. Across the U.S., more than 2,100 children are currently hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases — about 800 more children than they were a month ago, according to federal data.

Kenneth Remy, an associate professor of pediatrics, said in a recent interview with the ABC: "The most precious thing is our children. Now, the eyebrows have been burned. The number of pediatric hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 has more than doubled every day over the past month. Currently, an average of more than 300 children are admitted to hospitals every day.

According to health experts, a combination of factors has led to a surge in cases. The original catalyst was the Delta variant, followed by the recently discovered Omilon variant. In addition, vaccination rates, especially among pediatric patients, continue to lag, leaving many children vulnerable to serious diseases. To date, less than a third of eligible children (ages 5 to 17) in the United States have been fully vaccinated.

At the state level, New York State has more children hospitalized for COVID-19 than any other state, especially in New York City. New York State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett reported to Gov. Kathy Hoheel on Monday (Dec. 27) that the number of children hospitalized for COVID-19 in New York City has increased fivefold in less than three weeks since the week of Dec. 5. Hochel urged parents to use the winter break to vaccinate their children.

Upstream News Compiled by Jiang Mingjing