An infant in Merced County has died of COVID-related causes, officials said on Wednesday.
This is the first death of a child related to the virus in the county, officials said.
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The infant had underlying medical conditions.
Health officials said they've seen an increase in the number of COVID cases in children in Merced County.
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As of Tuesday, the county is dealing with approximately 1,898 active cases, the health department said.