COLOMBO (News 1st); Around 15 children infected with COVID-19 are reported daily, Director at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Dr. G. Wijesuriya says. He pointed out that the rate of COVID-19 infections within children has risen drastically. According to Dr. Wijesuriya, around 70 children infected with COVID-19 are currently receiving in-house treatment at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital. Whilst pointing out that the rate of COVID-19 cases among children could further increase in the future, Dr. Wijesuriya requested parents to ensure the safety of children from the virus and emphasized the importance of following COVID-19 health guidelines as well. He added that 11 children have died due to COVID-19 at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children since the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: The Nation August 02, 2021 05:15 UTC