Der Neurologe: Clinical & Therapeutics Journal

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Italian Children with Neurological problems and the Effects of COVID-19 Confinement

Martina Basso

Governments all across the world have been compelled to enact extreme containment and social segregation measures as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On February 21, 2020, the first SARS-CoV-2 infection case was announced in Italy, the first European nation to experience the emergency. The Italian government responded to the epidemic with a succession of more extensive steps to stop the infection from spreading. On February 23, 2020, schools in six northern regions were closed, and on March 4, 2020, schools worldwide were closed. All non-essential activities were put on hold a week later, on March 11, and residents were told to stay inside unless absolutely necessary or in an emergency. It was in total lockdown until May 4, 2020.

There is currently a lot of discussion on the cost-benefit implications of these approaches. As more and more facets of this discussion- which has an impact on everyone- are being examined, its breadth is expanding. We are particularly interested in determining the benefits and drawbacks of lockdown for kids with neurological illnesses as child neuropsychiatrists. When developing health policies that affect them, health policies for children with disabilities must take into account their complicated requirements, especially in times of extreme emergency like the current one.

The most current results confirm the general worry that COVID-19 problems are more likely to affect people with impairments. Given that people with disabilities are more likely than those without impairments to have underlying health issues, such findings scarcely come as a surprise. Living in community care settings, and SARS-CoV-2 infection are two factors that raise the likelihood of infection. Additionally, various disabilities may make it difficult for those with them to carry out standard preventative actions. Those with underlying neurological problems are more likely to die from seasonal influenza, notwithstanding the paucity of data in youngsters. All of this information shows that very stringent isolation and preventative measures are necessary.