More cases of rare syndrome in children reported globally

Nearly 100 cases of the unusual illness linked to Covid-19 have emerged in at least six countries

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Doctors around the world have reported more cases of a rare but potentially lethal inflammatory syndrome in children that appears to be linked to coronavirus infections.

Nearly 100 cases of the unusual illness have emerged in at least six countries, with doctors in Britain, the US, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland now reported to be investigating the condition.