A vaccinated couple flew their family to Hawaii. Their young son died of covid-19 on the trip.

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The boy, who exhibited symptoms hours after arrival, is the state’s first pediatric coronavirus death

The family trip to Hawaii was full of precautions: Both parents had been fully vaccinated and tested negative for the coronavirus before leaving, as the state requires of visitors who want to avoid a long quarantine.

But still, the couple’s young son developed symptoms of covid-19 shortly after arriving in Hawaii from another state. The child, who had underlying health conditions, was taken to a hospital and later died.

The department did not provide the boy’s exact age. He was younger than 11, according to a news release. Continue reading.