Experts of childhood infectious diseases on Friday called on parents to remain vigilant against COVID-19 amid an uptick in infections while stressing that there is no reason for alarm since recent cases have been less severe.
In an advisory posted on Facebook, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) reminded the public that COVID-19 continues to circulate among communities, with the actual number of cases possibly being underreported because many people are no longer getting tested for the virus when they develop a respiratory disease.
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However, the group also stressed that there is “no need to panic,” as it pointed out that “there is currently no evidence that the circulating strains are causing more severe illness than those seen in recent years.”FEATURED STORIES
“Most children continue to experience mild disease, although infants, children with underlying conditions and other vulnerable individuals remain at higher risk for complications,” PIDSP said.
