How the COVID-19 Variant is Affecting Young People
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What's behind record-high COVID hospitalizations for children in Chicago?
COVID-19 hospitalizations for children have reached a record-high in Chicago. The city is currently seeing a daily average of about seven hospitalizations. Despite these numbers, some data suggest the Omicron variant is causing a milder illness in kids.
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How the COVID-19 Variant is Affecting Young People
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COVID-19 hospitalizations for children have reached a record-high in Chicago. The city is currently seeing a daily average of about seven hospitalizations. Despite these numbers, some data suggest the Omicron variant is causing a milder illness in kids.
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