Canadian health officials investigating reports of severe hepatitis in children – CTV
April 27, 2022
Canadian health officials say they’re investigating reports of mysterious, severe hepatitis cases in children, as doctors around the world are closely monitoring the growing number of such cases.
There are no confirmed cases in Canada, but the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) tells CTV News that it “is aware of reports of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in young children in Canada.”
“These are being investigated further to determine if they are related to cases in the United Kingdom and the United States. As the investigation evolves, we will keep the public updated accordingly,” a spokesperson said.
According to the World Health Organization, as of April 21, at least 169 kids from 12 countries have gotten sick. They include the U.K., Spain, Israel, the US, Denmark, Ireland, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and France.
