Two-Day Old Baby Dies Of COVID-19 In South Africa

A 2-day old baby has died of COVID-19 in South Africa making the child the youngest fatality from the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize said the premature baby had lung problems and required ventilation immediately after birth.

BBC quoted the Minister as saying: “The mother had tested positive for Covid-19 and the child subsequently tested positive for Covid-19 as well. It is important to appreciate the complexities of the underlying condition of prematurity,”

South Africa remains the worst-hit country in Africa with 18,003 infections recorded and 339 deaths.

As at Wednesday, Africa has recorded 95,482 cases, 3,000 deaths while 38,120 persons have recovered in the continent.