Covid-19 patient dies after receiving news of her newborn’s demise
Cumilla Medical College Hospital. Photo: UNB.
Star Digital Report
Star Digital Report
A Covid-19 patient died today at the ICU of Cumilla Medical College Hospital, after reportedly failing to cope with her newborn s death.
Dr Sajeda, deputy director of the hospital, confirmed the incident, reports our local correspondent.
She said Farzana Akhter (20) was admitted to the coronavirus unit of the hospital on May 16 after contracting the virus during pregnancy. She gave birth to a baby boy yesterday evening who died 12 hours later.
Upon hearing the news of her baby s death, Farzana was unable to bear the grief and removed her oxygen mask. Some time later, around 6:30am, she took her last breath, Dr Sajeda added.