Kerala Reports 1st Coronavirus Death

Thiruvananthapuram: A 69-year-old man, who examined optimistic for novel coronavirus, died as we speak, making him the primary casualty from the contagious illness within the coastal state. The man had a historical past of journey to Dubai, UAE.

The affected person, a resident in Kerala’s Ernakulam, was admitted to hospital on March 22 after he developed extreme signs of pneumonia and blood strain. He had beforehand additionally undergone a bypass surgical procedure. He died at eight AM, reported information company PTI.

“He is from Kochi and was suffering from heart ailment and blood pressure. Since he was already placed under high-risk category, this need not be a cause to worry. The body has now been handed over to his relatives and the funeral will take place later today. There is no need for any worries at all,” State Agriculture Minister VS Sunilkumar was quoted as saying by information company IANS

“All those who came in contact with him have been identified and have been quarantined,” the minister added.