A baby under the age of one has died after testing positive for COVID-19, the youngest known person to die from the coronavirus
The spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 has been at the top of people’s minds. To date, there have been more thanof the virus, and it’s been linked to over 2200 deaths across the country. Statistics have led officials to believe this virus results in more critical cases or deaths for those over the age of 60, but that doesn’t mean other age groups are not at risk. Now, an infant is reported to have died after contracting COVID-19 – the youngest known person to die from this virus, so far.
Authorities announced March 28 that an infant who tested positive for the coronavirus has died in Chicago, Illinois.was underway to try and determine the cause of death of the baby. While the infant did test positive for COVID-19, officials are looking further to determine if there were unknown underlying health issues that could have contributed to the baby’s death.The infant was under a year old, the youngest known person to die with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Social distancing, washing your hands, and avoiding touching your face are all measures the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people to
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