The Toll for Delta Variant is Severe in Children

The exact ways in which COVID-19 is impacting children, particularly those under age 12, is still being examined. Reported at the IDWeek conference, Arkansas health officials presented data demonstrating the severe impact that the fast-moving Delta variant of COVID-19 can have on children. Key findings: From January 2021, the Delta variant led to 42% more hospitalizations, 69% more ICU admissions, and a 300% increase in the use of mechanical ventilation.