An-Najah News - The largest study yet of children with the new coronavirus provides very early evidence that males and infants may face increased risk of infection or severe illness. the study suggest that biologic factors might play a role in any differences in COVID-19 susceptibility by sex," the study authors wrote.

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention released the study on Monday, which looked at more than 2,500 coronavirus cases among children younger than 18 in the US between February 12 and April 2. 

Overall, the data suggested that children are less likely to develop coronavirus symptoms than adults. Of all reported cases in the US, only 1.7 percent were children, even though they make up 22 percent of the population.

The study authors recommended that doctors maintain "a high index of suspicion" for children who could have COVID-19, especially for infants and kids with underlying conditions.