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Nunavut coroner orders inquest into Iqaluit baby who died in care

Nunavut's coroner has ordered an inquest into the death of a 4-month-old last month. At the time of her death, Amelia Annie Keyoota was in the care of the Department of Family Services.

4-month-old Amelia Annie Keyoota was not breathing when emergency services were called

Nunavut's coroner has ordered an inquest into an Iqaluit baby who died in care. 

Four-month old Amelia Annie Keyoota died on July 29, coroner Padma Suramala says in a news release. 

She was not breathing when emergency services were called. 

The baby was pronounced dead at Qikiqtani General Hospital. 

At the time of her death, the baby was in the care of Nunavut's Department of Family Services.