(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, a new mysterious illness believed to be linked to COVID-19 has surfaced.
Health experts are describing it as a Kawasaki-like disease which causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body.
While COVID-19 has a severe effect mainly on the older population, this primarily effects children.
“Another reminder that this really effects all of us,” said director of Dallas County Health and Human Services Dr. Philip Huang.
Dr. Huang describes the symptoms as high fever, red cracked lips, cracked tongue, and swollen hand and feet. You are encouraged to see you physician as soon as possible if you notice any of these symptoms.
“There have been some treatments that have been tried that seemed to have been helping but again this is a new thing that we’re seeing,” said Dr. Huang
Three children died of the illness in New York last week. There are no current cases in Dallas County as of Friday according to Dr. Huang.
