HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Hamilton County Health Department confirms the first pediatric COVID-19-related death of a child in Tennessee.
The child was under 5 years of age, had underlying health conditions, and died in a local hospital. A laboratory test showed the patient was positive for COVID-19.
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“It is our deepest regret to share with you today our first COVID-19-related pediatric death,” says Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “As we mourn with the family, we also take this opportunity to urgently plead with each member of our community to practice social distancing by staying at home and take precautions to protect yourselves.”
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