"Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Migrant in Chicago Shelter Linked to Sepsis"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
A 5-year-old migrant boy who fell ill in a Chicago shelter died of sepsis and a bacterial infection, with secondary causes listed as coronavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus infections. The city's mayor expressed condolences to the family and defended the care given to migrants in shelters, stating that residents receive comprehensive medical examinations and care. The boy had been sick for a couple of days before his death, and despite his family's concerns about his condition, staff initially attributed his symptoms to the cold. The family had been staying at the shelter since arriving in Chicago in November, and at the time of the boy's death, the warehouse housed several thousand migrants.