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.