North Carolina reports first case of severe coronavirus-related syndrome in children

North Carolina has reported its first case of a dangerous inflammatory condition linked to Covid-19 that affects children. Formerly known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), the rare condition has been afflicting children and teenagers around the country – in many cases, the patients tested positive for Covid-19 or had antibodies suggesting they had previously been exposed to the disease. North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen said Thursday the child with the…