Mason, Oh. — A fourth grader from Mason, Ohio has died just one day after being diagnosed with the flu and strep throat.
Officials from Mason City Schools say Sable Gibson was diagnosed on Tuesday morning, went into cardiac arrest Tuesday afternoon and died in the morning on Wednesday.
Officials from the school released this statement on social media:
Please join us in keeping the Gibson family in our daily thoughts and prayers as they navigate these very difficult days. Their youngest, fourth grader Sable, passed away last evening after being diagnosed with strep throat and influenza on Tuesday morning which lead to cardiac arrest Tuesday afternoon. We also lift up all of Sable’s classmates, teachers and support staff. We have additional counselors at Western Row today who are working with any student who may need help processing. It’s moments like these that we come together as a community to walk alongside one another and care for each other. Memorial service arrangements are pending, and we will keep you informed as we learn more.
