Screening and Severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children in Madrid, Spain

• DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1346
• Publication Date: 2020-04-08T15:53:42Z
• Authors: Alfredo Tagarro; Cristina Epalza; Mar Santos; Francisco José Sa...; Enrique Otheo; Cinta Moraleda; Cristina Calvo
• Keywords: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; Betacoronavirus; Pandemic; Coronavirus Infections; Coronavirus

Screening and Severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children Madrid, SpainAs the pandemic coronavirus disease spreads, new data emerge understanding improves.2][3] The epicenter epidemic has displaced to Europe.The first case Spain was declared on January 31, 2020, Madrid region February 27, 2020.Methods | With aim obtaining an overview proportion confirmed cases among those tested severity children, a registry performed from March 2, 16, by pediatricians 30 secondary tertiary hospitals Spain, during 2 weeks epidemic.Children were screened according Spanish Public Health recommendations, which included patients with significant who admitted, or likely be at time evaluation attending