By Charlotte Webster-
A 13 year old from South London has died of the coronavirus after being rushed to Kings College hospital with breathing difficulties.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, from Brixton, South West London, was rushed to King’s College Hospital in London after suffering breathing difficulties.
He was put in an induced coma but eventually died with none of his family around. He is not known to have had any breathing difficulties.
The news comes as the UK coronavirus death rate doubled today by 381, including a 19 year old who also had no underlying health conditions died in 24 hours. A hospital spokesman confirmed this evening: “Sadly, a 13-year old boy who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time.
“The death has been referred to the Coroner and no further comment will be made.” It is rare for teenagers who develop symptoms to become hospitalised and then subsequently die. It is yet to be established why this occurs in the very few cases that have occurred.
A family spokesman said he was later put into an induced coma, but tragically died alone yesterday morning – adding they were unaware of any underlying health conditions.n appeal on a GoFundMe page set up by Madinah College to help with funeral costs said:
“It is with great sadness to announce that the younger brother of one of our teachers at Madinah College has sadly passed away this morning (Monday 30 March 2020) due to being infected with COVID-19.
“Ismail was only 13 years old without any pre-existing health conditions and sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of COVID-19.