A five-year-old Venezuelan migrant boy dies from sepsis in a Chicago migrant center
Illnesses went untreated in dirty Chicago center
A five-year-old Venezuelan migrant boy, Jean Carlos Martinez, tragically lost his life due to sepsis after contracting multiple infections inside a migrant center in Chicago. The boy was inflicted with illnesses including COVID-19 and Group A Strep, which quickly took a fatal turn, according to the City of Chicago. The center, located in the Pilsen neighborhood, had previously denied reports of an outbreak, despite four other children from the same center being hospitalized around the same time.
Questionable medical care and neglect
Martinez’s condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his untimely death on December 17. Shelter staff attempted to revive him by performing chest compressions, but their efforts proved futile. The shelter had asserted earlier that there were no outbreaks in the facility, but Martinez’s autopsy revealed otherwise. He suffered from COVID-19, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and Group A Strep, according to Spectrum News.
Doubts over medical screenings and healthcare access
Despite the tragic incident, city officials maintain that medical screenings are conducted regularly for shelter residents, with on-site healthcare providers and vaccination events. The shelter, which houses around 2,300 people, has faced scrutiny in recent months due to numerous medical emergencies within its walls. Moreover, a concerned volunteer from the center previously reported shortages of essentials like blankets and clothing for the migrants.
Financial burden of the migrant crisis
The migrant crisis has put significant pressure on local governments, with Chicago being no exception. Governor JB Pritzker and the Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, have collectively allocated over $250 million in funds to aid migrants within the city. This new pledge follows an additional $160 million provided by the state in November, aimed at welcoming migrants to the sanctuary city. Overall, Illinois has spent $478 million to address the growing migrant crisis, as reported by Fox News.
Migrant influx to Chicago
Chicago has witnessed over 36,000 migrants passing through the city in the past 18 months, with approximately 13,000 migrants currently residing in shelters within city limits.
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