PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Division of Well being (VDH) reported the primary dying because of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Youngsters (MIS-C) on Nov. 26.
MIS-C is a uncommon well being situation related to COVID-19 that was first reported in the UK in early 2020. There have been 111 instances reported in Virginia to this point.
In line with a press launch from the VDH, the kid was between the ages of 11 and 19, and lived within the Prince William Well being District.
“We’re devastated by this unhappy information,” stated Virginia Well being Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver. “And our hearts exit to the household and mates of this baby.”
There isn’t at the moment sufficient knowledge on MIS-C to find out how frequent it’s, however dad and mom ought to look ahead to the next signs in Youngsters who’ve examined optimistic for COVID-19:
- Hassle respiratory, ache or strain within the chest that doesn’t go away
- Confusion or uncommon habits
- Extreme belly ache
- Lack of ability to wake or keep awake
- Or pale, grey or blue-colored pores and skin, lips or nail beds
