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The relentless misinformation from the Trump Administration that dismisses the severity of COVID & outright lies about who it impacts is deadly.
Over the next few days we will revisit the stories of COVID's youngest victims with an ongoing thread on this post.
Over the next few days we will revisit the stories of COVID's youngest victims with an ongoing thread on this post.
SKYLAR HERBERT, age 5, of Detroit, Michigan, died of COVID-19 after spending two weeks on a ventilator.
She leaves behind her loving parents, both of whom are first responders in Detroit. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/04/20/detroit-girl-5-becomes-michigans-first-child-die-covid-19/5163403002/
She leaves behind her loving parents, both of whom are first responders in Detroit. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/04/20/detroit-girl-5-becomes-michigans-first-child-die-covid-19/5163403002/
AUREA MORALES, age 8, of Durham, North Carolina, died of complications from COVID-19 in June. https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/family-asks-everyone-to-take-outbreak-seriously-after-8-year-old-dies-from-coronavirus/
KIMORA "KIMMIE" LYNUM of Gainesville, Florida, died of COVID-19 on July 17th.
She was 9 years old.
“No one deserves this, words can’t express that she was just amazing." https://www.wcjb.com/2020/07/24/group-in-gainesville-mourns-the-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-who-died-from-covid-19/
She was 9 years old.
“No one deserves this, words can’t express that she was just amazing." https://www.wcjb.com/2020/07/24/group-in-gainesville-mourns-the-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-who-died-from-covid-19/
DAEQUAN WIMBERLY, age 11, of Miami-Dade County, Florida, died of COVID-19 on June 30.
“Though he was 11 years old, age doesn’t matter. The virus doesn’t care." https://wsvn.com/news/local/11-year-old-miami-dade-boy-dies-from-covid-19-amid-rise-in-new-cases/
“Though he was 11 years old, age doesn’t matter. The virus doesn’t care." https://wsvn.com/news/local/11-year-old-miami-dade-boy-dies-from-covid-19-amid-rise-in-new-cases/
ERNESTO GUZMAN, age 12, of Chicago, Illinois, died of COVID-19 in May.
"While he may have been taken from us at such a young age, we will never forget the importance of unity and family he valued so much." https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/14/21259575/ernesto-guzman-12-cook-covid-19-youngest-coronavirus-gage-park-fatality
"While he may have been taken from us at such a young age, we will never forget the importance of unity and family he valued so much." https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/14/21259575/ernesto-guzman-12-cook-covid-19-youngest-coronavirus-gage-park-fatality
ELIZABETH MCNEW, age 12, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, died today of COVID-19.
“It’s amazing the legacy she created in 12 years, and she wasn’t doing anything but giving out hugs and being kind to people.” https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/12-year-old-atlantic-beach-girl-dies-covid-19-family-says/2TG2TQM37RAPHDCZHJGJOMXSNU/
“It’s amazing the legacy she created in 12 years, and she wasn’t doing anything but giving out hugs and being kind to people.” https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/12-year-old-atlantic-beach-girl-dies-covid-19-family-says/2TG2TQM37RAPHDCZHJGJOMXSNU/
ANNA CARTER, 13, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, died of COVID-19 on July 10.
Anna was a "super fun, loving, kind, and empathetic child, loved dance and hanging out with her friends and siblings."
Submitted to @FacesOfCOVID by her mother.
https://www.beckerfuneral.com/obituary/anna-carter
Anna was a "super fun, loving, kind, and empathetic child, loved dance and hanging out with her friends and siblings."
Submitted to @FacesOfCOVID by her mother.
https://www.beckerfuneral.com/obituary/anna-carter
DAR'YANA DYSON, age 15, of Baltimore, Maryland, has died of complications from COVID-19.
She died just shy of her 16th birthday in June.
"She was healthy. No pre-existing nothing. We want everybody to know that she was just courageous," https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/05/18/daryana-dyson-15-year-old-maryland-girl-dies-from-coronavirus/
She died just shy of her 16th birthday in June.
"She was healthy. No pre-existing nothing. We want everybody to know that she was just courageous," https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/05/18/daryana-dyson-15-year-old-maryland-girl-dies-from-coronavirus/
ANDRE GUEST, age 16, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died of COVID-19.
He loved photography, basketball, and bowling. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/health/teen-death-coronavirus-wellness-partner/index.html
He loved photography, basketball, and bowling. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/health/teen-death-coronavirus-wellness-partner/index.html
JAQUELINE PAISANO, 16, of Denver, CO died of COVID complications on April 20.
"She loved music and dancing. Despite being in a wheelchair, Jackie was able to move her left foot and tapped along to music as others danced around her."
Via @YeseniaRobles https://co.chalkbeat.org/2020/4/21/21230496/a-denver-high-school-student-known-for-her-smile-has-died-of-covid-19
"She loved music and dancing. Despite being in a wheelchair, Jackie was able to move her left foot and tapped along to music as others danced around her."
Via @YeseniaRobles https://co.chalkbeat.org/2020/4/21/21230496/a-denver-high-school-student-known-for-her-smile-has-died-of-covid-19
ESTELIA DOMINGO, 16, of South Florida, died of COVID-19 on July 29th.
“I hugged her, I grabbed her hand, I wanted to take her out of the hospital bed, I wanted her to wake up,” said her mother. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-teen-passes-away-after-long-battle-with-covid-19/2273106/
“I hugged her, I grabbed her hand, I wanted to take her out of the hospital bed, I wanted her to wake up,” said her mother. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-teen-passes-away-after-long-battle-with-covid-19/2273106/
CARSYN DAVIS, 17, of Fort Myers, Florida, died June 23rd, two days after her seventeenth birthday.
She was a member of her high school’s orchestra and a student in the vocal department. https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-teen-dies-coronavirus/32959940
She was a member of her high school’s orchestra and a student in the vocal department. https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-teen-dies-coronavirus/32959940
JAMEELA DIRREAN-EMONI BARBER, 17, a rising senior with no underlying conditions, died of COVID-19, without ever being admitted to the hospital.
“That baby was a self-starter, a self-motivator," said her principal. https://www.fox4news.com/news/lancaster-17-year-old-with-no-underlying-health-conditions-dies-from-covid-19
“That baby was a self-starter, a self-motivator," said her principal. https://www.fox4news.com/news/lancaster-17-year-old-with-no-underlying-health-conditions-dies-from-covid-19
YASMIN PENA, 18, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away in April after battling COVID-19 for over a month.
She loved art and theater. https://www.rep-am.com/local/localnews/2020/04/15/effervescent-student-actor-18-dies-after-month-long-covid-19-struggle/
She loved art and theater. https://www.rep-am.com/local/localnews/2020/04/15/effervescent-student-actor-18-dies-after-month-long-covid-19-struggle/
