Guy Reschenthaler Faces Backlash After Suggesting Some Child Deaths Should Not Be Attributed to Covid-19
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican from southwestern Pennsylvania, has sparked controversy after downplaying the deaths of children from Covid-19. During a session on Tuesday, Reschenthaler claimed that many young victims of the virus had pre-existing health conditions, implying that they should not be classified as having died “from” Covid, but rather “with” it.
His comments, which have drawn sharp criticism from health experts and the public, suggest that these deaths might be overstated, given that the children were already vulnerable due to other medical issues. This stance has been widely criticized as insensitive, with opponents arguing that it undermines the severity of the pandemic and the toll it has taken on children with pre-existing conditions.