LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) -- The mayor of Lancaster says a local teen whose death was initially linked to COVID-19 had been turned away from urgent care because he didn't have insurance.
Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris made the announcement in a Youtube video posted on Wednesday, saying urgent care did not treat the 17-year-old boy who was sent to Antelope Valley Hospital.
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Parris said the teen had been sick for several days but had no previous health conditions.
The CDC is further investigating the death and it is not counted as a COVID-19 death right now, but the teen did test positive for COVID-19.
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On Wednesday, Los Angeles health officials said the teen is no longer being included in the tally of coronavirus deaths until a precise cause of death is determined.