Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jul 16: Udupi district on Thursday July 16, reported another death related to coronavirus.
The deceased, aged 49 is a resident of Udupi. He was admitted to Ajjarkad government hospital for other ailments. He was suffering from multiple health issues like diabetes and respiratory problems.
He was shifted to Dr TMA Pai COVID hospital in Udupi after he tested positive for coronavirus on the night of Wednesday July 14. He breathed his last at the hospital on Thursday.
Dr TMA Pai COVID hospital (file photo)
With this, the number of deaths related to coronavirus in Udupi district has risen to six.
Meanwhile, DHO Sudhirchandra Sooda did not confirm that the patient died due to coronavirus. “The health department is waiting for a detailed report,” he said.
As per the health bulletin released on Wednesday evening, as many as 1,786 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported so far in the district, including 53 new cases on Wednesday. As many as 1,382 patients have been discharged so far, and 401 cases were active.