721 children in CCIs contracted Covid since outbreak: RTI
The Hindu
No death due to COVID-19 has been reported among children residing in CCIs in 11 States and UTs
Over 720 children in child care institutions (CCIs) in 11 States and Union Territories have contracted COVID-19 till now and no fatalities have been reported, according to data from the country's apex child rights body. The data, which was shared by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in response to an RTI query from PTI, also stated that 686 children living in CCIs have been infected with COVID-19 so far this year. Last year, Uttar Pradesh was the only State out of the 11 States and Union Territories (UTs) to report coronavirus cases among children in CCIs. It had reported 35 cases, according to the data.More Related News
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