A spokesman for the World Health Organization said today, Tuesday, that the organization has received reports of at least 228 probable cases of hepatitis in children, with dozens of other cases under investigation.
“The World Health Organization has received reports from 20 countries that at least 228 have been monitored until May 1, with 50 other cases under investigation,” Tarik Jasarevic said in a press briefing in Geneva.
Health authorities around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in severe hepatitis cases among young children, which has led to at least one death.
New statement from “World Health” about mysterious hepatitis among children
