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3-Year-Old S’porean Girl Passes Away From Covid-19, Had History Of Medical Conditions

3-Year-Old Girl With Covid-19 Passes Away On 13 Sep

On Tuesday (13 Sep), a three-year-old Singaporean girl passed away from Covid-19 infection.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed on Wednesday (14 Sep) that the girl first tested positive on 9 Aug. She was later admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (13 Aug).

Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook

Her death was caused by anoxic brain injury – a condition that occurs when the brain loses oxygen supply – due to cardiac arrest and Covid-19 infection.

According to The Straits Times (ST), before getting Covid-19, the girl had a history of multiple medical conditions.

The health ministry extended its deepest condolences to the girl’s family.

Third death of patient below 12 caused by Covid-19

The girl’s demise marks the third Covid-19 death among patients below 12.

In July, a 4-year-old girl with no medical history passed away after battling Covid-19.

MOH reported that the cause of her death was pneumonia brought on by the coronavirus.

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Featured image adapted from Time for illustration purposes only.

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