How to identify Covid-19 symptoms in children during the expected third wave? With experts warning that the third wave would affect kids even more, guidelines have been prepared with the aim to nip the illness in the bud. Parents have been asked to watch out for early signs like cold, cough and digestion-related issues.

mid-day has access to the detailed guidelines the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) has submitted to the government. According to the IAP, parents should watch out for cold, mild cough, fever and body pain, which are the common symptoms of Covid-19. They should also be on the lookout for abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting, which were noted among children infected during the second wave.