By Annalise Edwards
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“Please be safe and if you are 12 or older –– please protect yourself,” Mississippi State Health Officer Dr.
At least seven children are among 98 people currently in intensive care units in Mississippi. According to
CNN, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Mississippi have doubled since July 4, leaving at least 283 people hospitalized. The current surge, however, is still down 80% compared to the state’s peak at the beginning of the year, state data shows.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young children can become infected with COVID-19 and spread the virus to others, though data suggests they’re less likely than older people to experience severe effects from coronavirus. Still, serious illness from COVID-19 is possible in young people.
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