Six-week-old baby in US becomes youngest victim of coronavirus

A six-week-old baby has died from coronavirus.

The infant, who died in Conneticut, is believed to youngest fatality in the US.

Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont tweeted: “It is with heartbreaking sadness today that we can confirm the first pediatric fatality in Connecticut linked to #COVID19. A 6-week-old newborn from the Hartford area was brought unresponsive to a hospital late last week and could not be revived.

“Testing confirmed last night that the newborn was Covid-19 positive. This is absolutely heartbreaking. We believe this is one of the youngest lives lost anywhere due to complications relating to Covid-19

“This is a virus that attacks our most fragile without mercy. This also stresses the importance of staying home and limiting exposure to other people.

“Your life and the lives of others could literally depend on it. Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time.”

It is with heartbreaking sadness today that we can confirm the first pediatric fatality in Connecticut linked to #COVID19. A 6-week-old newborn from the Hartford area was brought unresponsive to a hospital late last week and could not be revived. (1/3)

— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) April 1, 2020