An Epidemiological Characteristic of the COVID-19 Among Children

Abstract

A novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which affects the respiratory system of human beings. Until now, numbers of COVID-19 cases have been reported among children; in China, less than 2.4% of the total cases occurred in those aged under 19 years old. SARS-CoV-2 transmission in children mostly occurs through contact with adult patients, primarily through exposure in the home. This article discusses the epidemiological features of COVID‐19 in children.