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Cause of Death for 7-Month-Old Possibly Coronavirus

A 7-month-old who died in New Jersey tested positive for COVID-19, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced on Wednesday.

According to officials, the test result came back positive after the infant's death, however, Persichilli said health officials do not know yet what the primary cause of death was.

“Our thoughts are with the family,” Persichilli said.

Though the cause of death remains unclear, the infant is considered by health officials to be the youngest fatality possibly related to COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Persichilli said the state will not disclose any further information about the case out of respect for the family’s privacy.

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