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Neglect charges over WA infant's death

The couple are expected to face Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A couple from Western Australia's south have been charged over the neglect of a six-month-old boy who died in hospital.

Police say the infant was admitted to Collie Hospital on September 26 before being transferred to Perth Children's Hospital.

He died there on Wednesday.

A 31-year-old woman and 30-year-old man from Collie have each been charged with one count of failing to protect the child from harm.

They are expected to face Perth Magistrates Court on Friday.

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