Montreal hospital says a wholesome new child child has died from COVID-19

Montreal’s CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital introduced on Friday the dying of a new child following problems linked to COVID-19.

In a information launch, a spokesperson for the hospital stated the toddler, who was born wholesome, had just lately been hospitalized with COVID-19 and was receiving remedy within the intensive care unit.

The newborn, who died on Dec. 16, was below two months outdated. In keeping with Well being Division knowledge, the toddler is the primary little one below 10 years outdated to die of COVID-19 in Quebec.

The hospital prolonged its condolences to the mother and father and family members.

Hospital authorities say infants are extra vulnerable to experiencing problems associated to COVID-19, and following measures to curb the transmission of the virus is of utmost significance. They are saying these embody lowering contacts, carrying a face masks, washing arms, maintaining a two-metre distance and getting vaccinated.

As a consequence of privateness issues, the hospital stated it might not be releasing any additional particulars.

The dying comes as Quebec is reporting a surge in COVID-19 infections, with new restrictions coming into impact on Monday.

— With information from the Canadian Press

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