YOUNG CHILD IN WATERLOO REGION DIES DUE TO COVID-19
Sep 17, 2021
By Bob Komsic
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A child under the age of 10 in Waterloo Region has died from COVID.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang says the child had underlying health conditions.
”There were no school-related or childcare-relating exposures in this case,” added the region’s top doctor.
She calls it a ”rare, tragic circumstance” that serves as a ”devastating reminder of the serious nature of this virus.”
Doug Ford tweeted about the death, calling it ”absolutely gut-wrenching.”
In offering his condolences, the premier said the virus knows no bounds.
”It’s why we need every eligible Ontarian to get vaccinated — to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and those who can’t yet get vaccinated,” Ford added.