COVID Cases Spiking Among U.S. Children

The video discusses the recent increase in COVID-19 infections among children, with over 70,000 cases reported last week, marking a significant rise from the previous week. Despite the high number of infections, severe cases remain rare, with less than 2% of infected children requiring hospitalization. The data is sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

How many children in teens reported COVID infections last week?

What was the increase in the number of reported COVID infections among children from the previous week?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, how many children have tested positive for COVID in the US since the beginning of the pandemic?

What is the significance of the data regarding children becoming very sick from COVID?

What percentage of children infected with COVID have to be hospitalized?