Incidence of Covid-19 among children in Bogota during the period July and November, 2020 Incidence of Covid-19 among children in Bogota

Abstract

Introduction: Incluir Objective: Estimate the incidence of acute respiratory symptoms and Covid-19 in children from public schools in Bogotá Colombia during second semester of 2020. Materials and methods: Telephone survey conducted in over 5000 scholar children. Antecedents and use of health services were informed. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: A total of 151470 persons-day were accounted for an incidence rate of 157.8x 100000 people, almost three times the reported by official surveillance system in the city. Conclusion: Lacks in diagnosis and consultation in children were found when compared to general population. Further research is needed to elucidate the true burden of disease among children.