A 13-month-old twin has become the youngest Australian to die with Covid after tragically dying in her sleep.
The exact cause of Dakota Nenke's death is currently unknown however the tot tested positive for the virus after her sudden passing.
Parents Ryan Nenke, 29, and Karly Conry, 27, said the rest of the family tested positive after discovering that Dakota had died three days after Christmas.
The little girl, of Adelaide, South Australia, had contracted Covid before being put to bed on the night of December 27.
She passed away in her sleep aged 13 months, leaving behind her twin sister Hallie and two other siblings.
Mr Nenke confirmed that the family had been vaccinated and that they were worried about Hallie who was hospitalised for one day after her twin sister's death.
The toddler now appears to be healthy and normal.
In a heartbreaking tribute, Dakota's aunt Kirsty Conry said on Facebook : "One week ago today we lost little Dakota.
"Since then, not a minute has gone by where I don't think about you and for the rest of time you will always be in my thoughts."
Family friend Brooke Page launched a GoFundMe campaign to help grieving relatives with funeral costs and living expenses.
"Their darling 13-month-old Dakota grew her wings and went to heaven," they said.
"She went to bed as per normal the night before and unexpectedly passed hours later. Rest peacefully our beautiful Dakota bear.
"Dakota leaves behind her three siblings who all loved and adored her beyond measure."
Australia is currently seeing an average of 25,000 new cases a day.
South Australia is the second-worst hit region with 122 cases per 100,000 citizens.
