Telangana reports first COVID-19 death
A 74-year old man became Telangana's first coronavirus fatality as samples of him taken after his death two days ago tested positive for the infection on Saturday, state Health Minister E Rajender said.
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A 74-year old man became Telangana's first coronavirus fatality as samples of him taken after his death two days ago tested positive for the infection on Saturday, state Health Minister E Rajender said.
The man had a travel history to Delhi and been suffering from breathing problems since March 20 and collapsed in house on March 26. He was declared brought dead at a corporate hospital the same day.
It was only after his death we came to know that he was positive for coronavirus," he added.
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