According to a study, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a few, but not many, delays in infants' and young children's developmental milestones.

Published Date: 24 Apr 2024

According to a study headed by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions and restrictions only caused "modest" delays in developmental milestones for infants and children five years of age and under.

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