COVID-19 continues to claim the lives of Americans. Today, the United States eclipsed the 80K mark in deaths. As the death toll continues to climb, the disease is affecting children in unexpected ways. Several children have exhibited symptoms of both toxic shock syndrome, a rare complication resulting from a bacterial infection, and Kawasaki disease, an illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.
I am growing more concerned not for my safety, but the safety of my children. There is so much that we don’t know.