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. 2020 May 18;179(7):1029–1046. doi: 10.1007/s00431-020-03684-7

What is Known:

• A novel Coronavirus has been recently identified as responsible for a new Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) spreading globally.

• There is limited evidence on SARS-CoV2 infection in children.

What is New:

• Systematically reviewed available evidence showed that children with SARS-CoV-2 infection may have a less severe pattern of disease in comparison to adults.

• Blood tests and radiology findings are mainly nonspecific in children but may help to identify those who are severely ill.