“It is a situation that has taken life three (children) New Yorkers, “Cuomo said at his daily coronavirus press conference this Sunday.
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“There are two additional deaths that are currently under investigation, possibly related to this same situation,” he added.
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Cuomo explained that children diagnosed with the syndrome does not show the characteristics of the coronavirus, but the symptoms they present are similar to kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome.
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The governor said an investigation is underway into whether the cases contradict the belief that children are at lower risk for contracting coronavirus.
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Of the children diagnosed in the state so far, 38 minors are city residents of New York, as reported by Mayor Bill de Blasio this Sunday. He also said that there are nine other suspected cases.
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De Blasio said the mysterious syndrome is a “new threat” and that the city is prioritizing care for minors.
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The mayor indicated that in public hospitals (the Health + Hospital chain hospitals) they will test antibodies for all children with fever, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms, the symptoms associated with the syndrome, which also include a rash.
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Useful information about coronavirus:
▪ If you belong to a vulnerable health group, please stay home.
▪ If you have traveled out of the country, please call 3-1-1 to find information on the need for a voluntary quarantine.
▪ Call 3-1-1 if you have symptoms of covid-19, such as: fever, cough, shortness of breath, and other breathing-related problems.
▪ Community members with urgent needs or symptoms of covid-19 in New York can call 1-888-364-3065 to find information and a phone book.
▪ If you are a person over 65 and need assistance with questions and special resources please contact 1-888-364-3065.
▪ More information about the tests here.
▪ More information published by Univision about the covid-19 is available here.
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