Greater Toronto Hospitals Warn Parents: Mild Symptoms Mean a S | COVID-19 Up
Greater Toronto Hospitals Warn Parents: Mild Symptoms Mean a Strong Likelihood of COVID-19
@COVID19Up: Doctors at hospitals in Greater Toronto are warning parents that a child with a single symptom, including a fever or runny nose, should be tested for SARS-CoV-2 and stay home while awaiting results, even if the symptom resolves quickly.
With few common viruses circulating this winter, doctors say parents need to consider that any symptom—including those that are mild and only linger a day—could be COVID-19.
“Parents need to be vigilant about getting their children tested,” said Dr. Jane Healey, a pediatrician at Trillium Health Partners.
“Because we are seeing far fewer of the usual viruses that cause symptoms in children … you have to assume that it’s COVID until you can prove it isn’t. And the only way to that is to get your child tested.” SOURCE | TIP
