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Coverage dated November 8, 2021

Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death

Headline from Local News 8

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the first death of an Idaho child due to COVID-19.

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  1. Local News 8

    Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the first death of an Idaho child due to COVID-19.

  2. KREM Spokane

    Idaho confirms first COVID-19 child death (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The baby died in October in the Southwest health district, which includes Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington counties.

  3. Omaha World-Herald

    Idaho reports 1st child death from COVID-19 in infant (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho infant died of COVID-19 last month, marking the state's first pediatric coronavirus death, officials said Tuesday.

  4. East Idaho News

    First death of child due to COVID-19 reported in Idaho (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the first death of an Idaho child due to COVID-19. The child was an infant and died in October.

  5. Newsweek

    Idaho marks first pediatric death from COVID-19, infant's age not disclosed to public (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "We are saddened to hear of the loss of one of our newest community members," said Southwest District Health Director Nikole Zogg.

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