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US reports first infant death from coronavirus

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WASHINGTON: Officials in the state of Illinois reported the first death of an infant from coronavirus pandemic Saturday, reported Anadolu Agency. 

The younger than one-year-old baby in Chicago tested positive for virus known as Covid-19. 

“There has never before been a death associated with Covid-19 in an infant,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr Ngozi Ezike.

“We must do everything we can to prevent the spread of this deadly virus.” 

Ezike said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.  – Bernama

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