Victorian coroner finds baby’s death was entirely preventable after inquest hears Covid lockdowns also affected careGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the depths of Melbourne’s longest Covid lockdowns, Siya Patel’s parents knew something was wrong with their newborn daughter.Yet despite their best efforts to navigate the state’s then heavily restricted healthcare system, their baby died from a brain injury caused by dehydration due to insufficient oral intake on 12 September 2020.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-08-29 08:02:39
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