At least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis so far: WHO
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World Health Organization (WHO) has reported at least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis as of May 1.
"As of May 1, at least 228 probable cases were reported to WHO from 20 countries with over 50 additional cases under investigation," the WHO's Tarik Jasarevic told a Geneva press briefing.
Health authorities around the world are probing a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis – inflammation of the liver – in young children that has resulted in at least one death.
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