A 14-year-old boy, who had no underlying health conditions, has died from a new inflammatory disease linked to coronavirus.
The boy died at Evelina London Children’s Hospital where more than 40 children have now been treated for the “hyper inflammatory” disease after potentially contracting Covid-19.
Of the first eight children, aged four to 14, who were treated - seven required the use of a ventilator. The 14-year-old later tested positive for coronavirus.
The “cluster” of cases was detected in south east London - focused in the Woolwich and Southwark areas of the capital. Parents have been urged to not delay in seeking medical help if their child is unwell.