Introduction:
The SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) that started in China in December 2019 has caused the worst pandemic since the Spanish flu in the early 20th century, with more than 3 million individuals affected so far, and more than 200,000 deaths. The pediatric population seems so far to be rather protected, with children presenting with milder symptoms, fewer severe cases and rare mortalities. This pattern was encountered in all affected countries, with no definite explanation.
In this study we review the incidence of pediatric COVID-19 cases in some Middle Eastern countries and discuss what is known so far about this disease in children and why it is milder than in adults.