Pediatric Units In The U.S. Tackle Child COVID Case Surge

According to the CDC, COVID hospitalizations for children under 5 have risen 48% since the beginning of December.

According to the CDC, more than 1 million children reportedly tested positive for COVID last week. The surge is challenging pediatric units in hospitals nationwide.

"I think this time last year we were all really hopeful that we wouldn't still be here," said Dr. Tracy Butler, pediatric ICU director at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. "It's sad that we are currently in this peak situation."

According to the CDC, COVID hospitalizations for children under 5 have risen 48% in the U.S. since the beginning of December. This is the largest jump for the age group since the beginning of the pandemic.