A large study found that young people hospitalized with acute Covid-19 have symptoms and characteristics that differ from those with a Covid-linked inflammatory syndrome. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Children and Childhood”
Covid-Linked Syndrome in Children Is Growing, and Cases Are More Severe
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2021
The condition, which usually emerges several weeks after infection, is still rare, but can be dangerous. “A higher percentage of them are really critically ill,” one doctor said. Source: New York Times
New York Was the 1st Big School District to Reopen. Here’s What Happened.
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2021
Elementary schools have been open for months. As the city prepares to reopen middle schools, problems remain, but there is also cause for optimism. Source: New York Times
Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers
By Gotham Rex on January 16, 2021
“There will be a period of epic withdrawal,” warned one addiction specialist, once schools, activities and social life return to normal. Source: New York Times
Children Love Snow Days. The Pandemic May End Them Forever.
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2020
In New York City and elsewhere, classes will be held online no matter how bad storms are this year in a shift that makes some parents wistful. Source: New York Times
The Loneliest Childhood: Toddlers Have No Covid Playmates
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2020
Covid-19 has meant the youngest children can’t go to birthday parties or play dates. Parents are keeping them out of day care. What is the long-term effect of the pandemic on our next generation? Source: New York Times
How New York City Plans to Keep Children Safe as Schools Reopen
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2020
There will likely be more closures of individual school buildings as the amount of testing increases. Source: New York Times
Why School Districts Are Bringing Back Younger Children First
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2020
New York City became the highest-profile example when Mayor de Blasio said elementary schools would reopen starting Dec. 7. Source: New York Times
5 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Are We Losing a Generation of Children to Remote Learning?
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Leaving children to teach themselves from a sofa might be the greatest untold tragedy of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Children Produce Weaker Coronavirus Antibodies, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
The research suggests that children clear the infection much faster than adults and may help explain why many don’t become seriously ill. Source: New York Times
8 Things to Do This Halloween Weekend
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2020
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2020
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening. Source: New York Times
The Coronavirus Mostly Spares Younger Children. Teens Aren’t So Lucky.
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
Younger children are about half as likely as older teenagers and adults to become infected, new studies suggest. Source: New York Times
How to Keep the Peace in a School Pod
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2020
‘It’s important to approach this with the idea that there’s no ideal situation. If there were, we’d all be doing it.’ Source: New York Times