Dong Thap confirms one death linked to COVID-19
VOV.VN - An 81-year-old woman from Sa Dec city has passed away due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and other underlying illnesses on July 2, according to the Dong Thap province’s Department of Health.
This comes after the patient was transferred to the Sa Dec General Hospital on June 8 after being diagnosed with pneumonia, acute adrenal insufficiency, type two diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease.
Whilst at hospital, she felt tired and was supported with nasal cannula (NC), a device which is used to deliver supplemental oxygen or to increase airflow in order to help a patient in need of respiratory assistance.
She tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus on June 26 and was subsequently transported to a special treatment area on June 27.
After receiving treatment for several days, the woman passed away on July 2 due to a range of complications relating to respiratory failure, type two diabetes, acute adrenal insufficiency, hypertension, and severe pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2.
As of 6 a.m on June 24, Dong Thap province has recorded a total of 92 COVID-19 cases.
