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COVID-19: First Death of an Infant with Coronavirus Disease Is in Illinois

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Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Saturday reported the death of an infant younger than one year in Chicago who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 

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“There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant.  A full investigation is underway to determine the cause of death,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.  “We must do everything we can to prevent the spread…

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