Family mourns death of Queensland toddler Ruby Edwards who died with COVID-19
2 years, 5 months ago

Family mourns death of Queensland toddler Ruby Edwards who died with COVID-19

ABC  

Brisbane parents Krystal and Steven Edwards say they are trying to be strong but are consumed by grief after the unexpected death of their 23-month-old daughter Ruby who contracted COVID-19. Ruby Edwards passed away after contracting COVID-19 which then caused a very rare neurological condition. He said when Ruby contracted COVID it triggered Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis, a very rare neurological condition that was caused by inflammation in Ruby's brain and spinal cord. "This triggered a rare auto-immune condition, where her immune system, while trying to fight the virus, also attacked her brain, affecting her vital functions," Mr Edwards said in a social media post.

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Husband finds mother-of-two dead in bed after rare condition showed no warning signs
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Husband finds mother-of-two dead in bed after rare condition showed no warning signs

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Death of toddler Ruby from COVID-19 and encephalitis 'extremely rare', expert says
2 years, 5 months ago

Death of toddler Ruby from COVID-19 and encephalitis 'extremely rare', expert says

ABC  

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NSW coronavirus death toll rises, with three people dying after travelling on the Ruby Princess
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW coronavirus death toll rises, with three people dying after travelling on the Ruby Princess

ABC  

New South Wales has recorded four more COVID-19 deaths, including three former passengers on the coronavirus-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship. Key points: There have now been 10 deaths and more than 600 cases connected to the Ruby Princess cruise ship The three latest deaths were all elderly male passengers on the ship The NSW Government has defended its handling of …

Another Ruby Princess coronavirus death recorded in Queensland, as cases rise to more than 800
4 years, 9 months ago

Another Ruby Princess coronavirus death recorded in Queensland, as cases rise to more than 800

ABC  

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