More than a dozen cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition that health experts say is linked to the new coronavirus, have been reported in pediatric patients in Washington state, health officials recently announced. .

The Washington State Department of Health in a report said that as of Oct.

10, it had identified at least 15 cases of the MIS-C, an inflammatory condition that is similar to Kawasaki disease, which causes swelling in arteries throughout the body.

Hispanic children have accounted for more than half of the MIS-C cases reported in the state at 53%.

Children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with COVID-19,” per health officials with the Washington State Department of Health. .

The majority of cases in the state have been reported in males (9), while at least six females have developed the condition.

Hispanic children have accounted for more than half of the MIS-C cases reported in the state at 53%. .

Since the pandemic began, there have been various reports of multisystem inflammatory syndrome, but most cases have occurred in children, which is known as MIS-C.

SERIOUS CORONAVIRUS-RELATED INFLAMMATORY CONDITION AMONG CHILDREN NOW REPORTED IN ADULTS: CDC.