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Odisha Reports First Coronavirus Fatality, 72-Year-Old Covid-19 Patient Dies At AIIMS Bhubaneshwar
Swarajya Staff
Apr 07, 2020, 04:12 PM | Updated 04:12 PM IST
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Odisha has reported its first COVID-19 death after a 72-year-old man died at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, said the Health department on Tuesday (7 April).
The person, who belongs to the Jharpada area of Bhubaneswar, died on Monday.
He was admitted to AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar on 4 April with respiratory distress. He had a history of chronic hypertension.
"One 72-year-old male belonging to Jharpada had been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on April 4 with complaint of respiratory distress. He had history of chronic hypertension. He expired on April 6. He was tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing and containment is ongoing," tweeted the Health department.
Meanwhile, a fresh COVID-19 positive case was confirmed in Bhubaneswar during the day.
The number of coronavirus cases in the state has gone up to 42.
(With inputs from IANS)
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