WHO studies if Covid has role in child hepatitis mystery
The WHO said Tuesday that 348 probable cases of hepatitis of unknown origin had been identified, as studies into the potential role of adenovirus and Covid-19 infection gather pace.
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The WHO said Tuesday that 348 probable cases of hepatitis of unknown origin had been identified, as studies into the potential role of adenovirus and Covid-19 infection gather pace.
SINGAPORE - The number of cases linked to the worldwide acute hepatitis outbreak has risen to 348 probable cases in 20 countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Tuesday (May 10). . Read more at straitstimes.com.
Since a new kind of acute hepatitis of unknown origin among children was first reported last month in Britain, around 300 cases have been reported in over 20 countries, drawing great concern from health officials and parents.
The World Health Organization says there are now at least 348 cases of hepatitis of unknown origin around the world, mainly affecting children.
WHO rules out COVID-19 vaccines side effects as causes of concerning unknown hepatitis in children-