5 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome identified in Richmond-area children MIS-C is a condition believed to be linked to COVID-19 that affects multiple organ systems in children. (Source: WAFB) By NBC12 Newsroom | February 22, 2021 at 10:36 AM EST - Updated February 22 at 12:26 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health has identified five cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare disease linked to coronavirus, in the metro-Richmond area. The five cases were identified in the Chickahominy, Chesterfield and Richmond/Henrico health districts between October 2020 and February 18, 2021. As of Monday, Feb. 22, two additional cases were confirmed from the review, and health officials say a few others are being investigated. The exact dates of when the cases were first reported is not being released for privacy reasons.