Coronavirus: Infant daughter of FDNY firefighter dies of COVID-19

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Jay-Natalie La Santa, who died days before her 5-month-birthday, was baptized in isolation with her hospital nurses' help, an aunt said.
https://patch.com/new-york/midhudsonvalley/s/h3bls/nyc-firefighters-infant-daughter-dies-of-coronavirus-officials?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert

NEW YORK CITY -- The infant daughter of FDNY firefighter Jerel La Santa has died of coronavirus, according to the FDNY Hispanic Society.

Jay-Natalie La Santa was 5 months old.

"My baby girl was so beautiful," her mother, Lindsey La Santa, said.

The FDNY said La Santa was appointed to the title of firefighter less than a year ago, in November of 2019.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the La Santa family during this tragic time," the department said in a statement.


https://abc7news.com/health/infant-daughter-of-fdny-firefighter-dies-of-covid-19/6126582/

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1. Oh, no!!

Poor family!!

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2. I feel so bad for them.

There was no mention of another family member being ill.

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3. My first guess is that her father carried it

due to his job, but how would he escape getting it while his daughter did not?

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4. My thought exactly.

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5. Howevet that little baby got it, her death

must be absolutely devastating to her parents. I can't even find the words. There are none.

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6. No parent should have to outlive their child.

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7. My family went through the loss

of a child decades ago when my 2 year old nephew died from cancer. It was tragic and painful.

But to lose a 5 month old infant. At that age, you've had time to bond and develop an attachment, but you're still marveling at the newness of this little human. And then it's over.