Even mild infections can leave children suffering with severe long Covid, doctors warn

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Carolina Toro urged pediatricians to be aware of potential links between recent Covid infection and new 'long Covid' symptoms. Stock picture: PA

Mild Covid-19 infections in children can still lead to severe long Covid, with an estimated 24m cases over the last two years across the world. 

Experts have presented studies to a World Health Organization seminar on long Covid in children, revealing that there are up to 140 symptoms, including reduced ability to walk, panic disorders, and stomach aches.