First COVID-19 death in Maharashtra's Marathwada region
By ANI | Published: April 5, 2020 07:02 PM2020-04-05T19:02:18+5:302020-04-05T19:15:02+5:30
The first coronavirus-related death has been reported in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, according to sources at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
First COVID-19 death in Maharashtra's Marathwada region
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : The first coronavirus-related death has been reported in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, according to sources at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
"On Sunday a 58-year-old man died at the GMCH in Aurangabad," said sources.
According to sources, he was admitted on April 3 after he showed symptoms of the virus. He died on Sunday afternoon.
Earlier, a 21-year-old youth and a 45-year-old housewife were confirmed positive of coronavirus.
Till now the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has reached eight, including one death and a 59-year-old lady who got cured.
As per the latest update by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra is 490, including 42 cured/discharged/migrated and 24 deaths.
( With inputs from ANI )
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