(L.A.) Vivian Ruiz, 6, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2023-09463
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 6-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the child as Vivian Ruiz.
Manner of Death: Undetermined
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death: Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood
Cause of Death: Sequelae of Viral Syndrome
Other Significant Conditions: Adenovirus, Sars-Cov-2, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Parainfluenza Virus 2 and 4 Infection
RIP VIVIAN RUIZ (June 15, 2017 – July 25, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:37 p.m.
On March 5, the Department of Medical Examiner changed the Manner of Death from Undetermined to Natural. The Cause of Death was also changed from Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood to Sequelae of Viral Syndrome.