85 infants under age 1 have tested positive for coronavirus


USA: Eighty five babies under age 1 have tested positive for Coronavirus in one Texas county since mid-March. And local officials are imploring residents to help stop its spread as the state becomes one of the newest hotspots.
Since January, health authorities have identified more than 3.6 million CoVid-19 cases throughout the United States. Nearly 140,000 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.
In Texas' Nueces County, where Corpus Christi is located, the number of new coronavirus cases skyrocketed in July after a flattening trend. The virus has infected dozens of babies and local officials are urging people to wear masks and practice social distancing.
"We currently have 85 babies under the age of one year in Nueces County that have all tested positive for Covid-19," said Annette Rodriguez, director of public health for Corpus Christi Nueces County on Friday.
"These babies have not even had their first birthday yet. Please help us stop the spread of this disease."
She did not provide additional details on their conditions.
Saturday, Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales issues a statement clarifying that the total of 85 babies was cumulative since testing began in mid-March and did not represent "a sudden surge."

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