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| California teen commit suicide because of COVID-19. |
I looked at her social media profile and she seems like she was full of life. At her young age, she dealt with depression and reportedly struggled with the fears of catching the coronavirus.
Jo'Vianni Smith, 15 lived in Stockton, California.
The staff at Bear Creek High School said that Jo'Vianni was a valued student who enjoyed life. She was coping with the stresses and pressures of dealing with COVID-19. The isolation has gotten to her.
Mother Danielle Hunt is devastated by her daughter's death.
"We can't think our kids are OK just because.... I felt that I was doing all that I could as a parent to leave the communication open," Hunt told the local junk food media. Hunt said that Jo'Vianni did not leave a note or any indications of planning suicide.
She said her daughter was a "bubbly" person with a bright smile and a future.
She was a sophomore in the school and was a stellar softball player.
Family and friends of Jo'Vianni took to social media to share tributes after the news made it to the local and national junk food media.
The Lodi Unified School District released a press statement in regards to Jo'Vianni's death.
"We were deeply saddened to learn of Jo'Vianni Smith's passing. Jo'Vianni was well love by the Bear Creek High School Community. She participated in band, played basketball and softball and was known for her joyful spirit on campus. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her."
Hunt can't have a large gathering for her daughter's funeral due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
They had to set up a GoFundMe account because the family has financial strain because of her mother being laid off because of Gov. Gavin Newsom's order to keep social distancing.
This has caused great hardship on millions of Americans and those globally. The United States has nearly 30,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus. There's nearly 1 million confirmed individuals tested positive for the coronavirus.
Here's the map.
With the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are being ordered to stay at home if they're sick and those who are able to work are doing under tight restrictions. Many companies had to lay off millions because of the spread of the coronavirus.
Here's things to remember about the coronavirus.
1. Wash your hands frequently
2. Do not touch your face (mouth, nose and eyes)
3. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands.
4. Keep a safe distance (at least 6 to 10 feet) from individuals.
5. If you're sick, please stay home.
6. There is no treatment or cure for the COVID-19.
7. Follow state and federal laws regarding this.
8. Do not hoard items like toilet paper, bread, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
9. Use social media like Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Skype or social media to connect.
10. COVID-19 can live on surfaces for more than 72 hours. Including steel, plastic and cardboard.
11. A pandemic has no timeline.
12. COVID-19 doesn't care about borders.
13. If you deliberately infect other individuals, food and first responders, you will be charged with crime.
The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.
Death does happen to at least 40% of those who are affected by COVID-19.
Healthy people can die from this.
If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.
If you know a family member, friend or acquaintance who is suffering from mental illness and is considering suicide, there's a 24 hour hotline called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For those with visual or hearing, 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there could be delay in response times.
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