Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not have COVID-19.
An estimated 68,315 hospitalizations, 13,108 ICU admissions, and 5,301 in-hospital deaths may have been prevented.
Test positivity topped 30%, with steady rises in emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
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