Pennsylvania Infant Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 Dies, Coroner Says
While the 26-day old infant tested positive for COVID-19, officials have not yet confirmed whether the deadly virus is the cause of death.
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A Pennsylvania infant who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, the coroner's office said Thursday. While the 26-day baby tested positive for the virus a day after her death, officials are still working to conclude her cause of death, Berks County Coroner John Hollenbach said. He added that the infant's autopsy was inconclusive and officials are still waiting for a toxicology report and a more in-depth investigation. “She tested positive but it’s too early to say with medical certainty that the death is either from or related to COVID-19,” Hollenbach said.
#BREAKING: Coroner in Berks Co says a 26-DAY old baby has died and is possibly a #coronavirus victim. Tested positive after she died. Not confirmed yet covid is the cause. Developing.... Watch @69News at 10:30 pm for more.
— Rob Vaughn (@RobVaughnNews) July 23, 2020
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