"Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Migrant Boy in Chicago Shelter Revealed by Autopsy"

A 5-year-old Venezuelan boy who stayed at a Chicago migrant shelter died from sepsis caused by a bacterial infection, with COVID-19, adenovirus, and rhinovirus listed as contributing factors, prompting concerns about conditions for migrants in crowded shelters. The boy's death has led to calls for more resources and improved conditions for newly arrived migrants, as well as highlighting the urgent need for funding to provide necessary care. Group A Strep, the bacteria that caused the sepsis, is contagious and can lead to severe illness, and the boy's family, seeking asylum in the U.S., has recently found housing for themselves and their younger son.