A minor under the age of 18 has passed away from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County, according to health officials. The death…
The death was confirmed along with three others that were linked to the highly contagious respiratory illness in a release issued byon Tuesday. The unidentified minor was the first person under the age of 18 to die from coronavirus in the county.
“Each loss we experience in LA County is tragic, and we are sending our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones who’ve had to endure this tragedy,” Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement. “COVID-19 does not discriminate by age, race or income level, and what we are seeing in places like New York is indicative of what we should prepare to experience here.
“While Public Health is doing everything possible to mitigate the impact of this disease in our community, we can only flatten the curve if EVERYONE takes social distancing seriously and adheres to all isolation and quarantine orders issued by our Health Officer.”Ferrer did not give provide the minor’s age or share whether or not the individual had any pre-existing conditions. The press release states that the minor was a resident of Lancaster, California.in the county as of Tuesday.
Californians were told they should only leave their homes for essential needs, such as buying groceries, purchasing medications and attending doctor or veterinary appointments. Residents were also asked to work from home unless they provide essential services, including grocery store workers, firefighters, police officers, gas station attendants or pharmacists.
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