Delaware sees first coronavirus fatality in pediatric patient: officials
The death was reported in a child under the age of 5
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of a young child in Delaware, marking the first time the virus has killed a pediatric patient in the state since the start of the pandemic, health officials said Friday.
The death was reported in a child under the age of 5 who lived in New Castle County, according to a statement from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) provided to Fox News.
The child had a "significant number of co-morbidities" that likely contributed to his or her death, officials said. No other details were provided for privacy reasons. (iStock)
The child had a "significant number of co-morbidities" that likely contributed to his or her death, officials said. No other details were provided for privacy reasons.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"While each life lost as a result of this virus is tragic, the loss of a child is felt across our entire community," said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, in a statement. "We send our deepest condolences to this child’s family and all of those who have lost a loved one during this pandemic."
ACTIVE CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THIS STATE HIT NEW RECORD
To date, some 957 Delawareans have died from COVID-19, per state estimates, while the state has seen an estimated 63,503 positive cases since the start of the pandemic.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cases are rising in the state, with Delaware on Wednesday recording 1,241 positive cases — a record.
"We are urging everyone in our state to come together, take this current winter surge seriously, remain vigilant about mitigation measures, and keep each other safe," added Rattay, in a statement.