Tura: In a major COVID-19-related update, after almost two years, a death related to the virus has been reported in Tura, Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
According to reports, a 41-year-old man with symptoms of the COVID-19 infection died at the Holy Cross Hospital in Tura.
The decease has been reported to be a resident of the New Bhaitbari area of West Garo Hills.
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He was admitted to the hospital five days ago and died at the hospital during treatment on Thursday.
The deceased had reported symptoms of COVID-19 and was brought to the hospital after his health condition deteriorated.
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While it was not confirmed if a test was done or not, some reports stated that a test was done he turned out to be COVID-19 positive.
It may be mentioned that while his family claimed that he was vaccinated, there were doubts about it.