Depending on how you count the numbers, this amounts to roughly 5% of the paediatric population who need to be actively protected. Coronavirus Australia: medical certificate needed for childcare subsidy if children kept home Read moreAt the same time, what we know is that Covid-19 seems to affect children less commonly and less severely than adults. In the more severe cases reported, children have presented with difficulty breathing, poor feeding and low oxygen levels. That said, many children may have no symptoms or show less severe symptoms and are therefore not being tested. If your child is in a high-risk group or has severe symptoms, seek emergency care.

Source: The Guardian March 20, 2020 18:56 UTC