What is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19?

What is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19?

Children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and can get sick with COVID-19. Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or they may have no symptoms at all (“asymptomatic”). Fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults.

Are children less likely to get COVID-19 than adults?

While all children are capable of getting the virus that causes COVID-19, they don’t become sick as often as adults. Most children have mild symptoms or no symptoms.

Can children be infected with COVID-19?

Children and adolescents can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, can get sick with COVID-19, and can spread the virus to others.

What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19 in children?

Children and Adolescents Similar to the symptoms seen in adults, the most common symptoms reported have been tiredness or fatigue, headache, trouble sleeping (insomnia), trouble concentrating, muscle and joint pain, and cough.

When do you start being contagious with COVID-19?

A person with COVID-19 is considered infectious starting 2 days before they develop symptoms, or 2 days before the date of their positive test if they do not have symptoms.

How long does it take for symptoms of COVID-19 to appear after exposure?

Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

Can children spread COVID-19 to others if they don’t have symptoms?

Similar to adults with SARS-CoV-2 infections, children and adolescents can spread SARS-CoV-2 to others when they do not have symptoms or have mild, non-specific symptoms and thus might not know that they are infected and infectious. Children are less likely to develop severe illness or die from COVID-19.

Can children still go to school if parents tested positive for COVID-19?

If you or anyone in your household tests positive, your child should follow your school’s guidance for quarantine. If your child also tests positive, they should not go to school, even if they are not showing symptoms. They should follow your school’s guidance for isolation.

Do most children develop mild symptoms after being infected with COVID-19?

Most children who become infected with the COVID-19 virus have only a mild illness.

Can an infected person spread COVID-19 before showing symptoms?

An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 2 days before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. People who have COVID-19 don’t always have obvious symptoms. A person is still considered a close contact even if they were wearing a mask while they were around someone with COVID-19.

What happens to a child when he/she dies?

If a child has not reached the point that he/she can make a decision for or against Christ, we would hold that if he/she dies, he/she will be granted entrance into heaven. We also hold that this principle, based entirely on God’s mercy, applies to the rapture.

What happens to babies and infants during the Rapture?

The Bible does not specifically say what will happen to babies, infants, and children when the rapture occurs. This causes many Christians to worry that they will be taken in the rapture, and their young children will be left behind to face the terrible tribulation. Is this possible?

What happens when a child is released to a sponsor?

Upon release to a sponsor, the children are directed to pro bono attorneys who can represent them in deportation proceedings. How many children has the agency processed?

Will the children of unbelievers be left behind in the Rapture?

Not ALL children (at the age of innocence) will be taken when the Rapture occurs. In fact, there is an up-side to children of unbelievers being left behind. Your immediate reaction might be: “How could there be any good from leaving “innocent” children behind at the Rapture?” The answer lies in Scripture (where else)!