Brisbane parents Krystal and Steven Edwards say they are trying to be strong but are consumed by grief after the unexpected death of their 23-month-old daughter Ruby who contracted COVID-19.
Mr Edwards said his daughter suddenly became unwell and eventually tested positive to COVID. She died on Sunday just two weeks before her second birthday.
He said when Ruby contracted COVID it triggered Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis , a very rare neurological condition that was caused by inflammation in Ruby's brain and spinal cord. "She fought long and hard but unfortunately, the condition was too aggressive, ruthless and relentless.
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