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Coronavirus-related illness is 'twice as common in children of African heritage'

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A rare syndrome in children linked to Covid-19 appears to affect youngsters with African heritage more than those who are white, experts have said.

The Evelina London Children's Hospital said around 70% to 80% of more than 70 children it had treated for the syndrome were from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background.

It comes after a small study of 21 children admitted to the Necker-Enfants Malades hospital in Paris found more than half (57%) had African heritage, compared with 29% who were European and 10% who were Asian.

The main symptoms are a high and persistent fever and a rash, while some children also experience abdominal pain and gastrointestinal problems.

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