Children’s lives are at risk in the face of the coronavirus (Source: BlurryMe/Shutterstock.com)

California Child Dies After Contracting COVID-19

by Emily Court | March 25, 2020

A person under the age of 18 has died in California after contracting the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Head of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Barbara Ferrer — who made the announcement this week — called the tragic loss “a devastating reminder that COVID-19 infects people of all ages.”

child wearing mask during covid-19 — *The World Health Organization has issued special recommendations around masks and COVID-19 (Sam Wordley/Shutterstock)*

Minors Not immune To COVID-19

While COVID-19 poses the most significant threat older generations, a number of cases have been reported in teens, children and even infants, who may be the most vulnerable group with the under-18 demographic.

While one child, a 14-year-old boy, did already die in China, this is believed to be the first coronavirus-related minor fatality in the United States.

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