DETROIT - A 5-year-old girl from Michigan has died from complications related to COVID-19. Skylar Herbert succumbed to her illness after a diagnosis weeks ago.
She's one of the youngest individuals to die from the disease. In a statement from Beaumont Hospitals, a spokesperson called the circumstances a "tragedy." "We are heartbroken that COVID-19 has taken the life of a child.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Skylar’s family and all others who have lost a loved one to this virus." Skylar Herbert, a 5-year-old girl is the youngest person and first child in Michigan to die from the coronavirus.
She passed over the weekend. While COVID-19 is believed to be more of a threat to older residents and individuals with underlying health problems,