On Monday, her family spoke with CBS3 about her and how she died. (CBS) - A community in Camden County is grieving after the unexpected death of a seventh-grade student. Support local journalism with a subscription.HADDON TOWNSHIP, N.J. Jim Walsh covers public safety, economic development and other beats for the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. in the media center at Haddon Township High School/Rohrer Middle School. 29.Ī work session will begin at 5 p.m., with the public meeting to start at 6 p.m.
The school board's meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. "At this time, we want to focus our efforts on supporting the staff and students impacted by this sudden loss in all of our schools," Fisicaro wrote. 23, "out of respect to the Perry family and the entire Haddon Township school community." He said the school board had postponed a planned meeting on Thursday, Sept. "Losing someone can be extremely hard for individuals of any age," added the superintendent, who said Amelia had a sibling in the fourth grade at Strawbridge Elementary School.Īlso: Scientists examine the unique immune systems of children as more fall victim to COVID-19įisicaro urged anyone with "COVID compatible" symptoms to stay home and contact a medical professional. "We are deeply saddened by the loss to our Haddon Township community and will make every effort to help those in need of counseling services," Fisicaro said in Thursday's letter.
He also noted the Medical Examiner's Office "has still not made a determination on the cause of death." He described the death as "a recent loss," but said additional details were not available.įisicaro said Camden County's health department on Friday confirmed Amelia "was COVID-positive at the time of her passing." Fisicaro disclosed Amelia's death in an earlier letter on Thursday, saying the girl "passed away in the hospital after a brief illness."
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