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COVID-19: Ekiti Records First Death As 29-Year-Old Pregnant Health Worker

Ekiti State has recorded its first death from the COVID-19 infection.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yahaya-Kolade confirmed the news at a press briefing on Wednesday.

She explained that the deceased was a 29-year-old pregnant community health worker, who beat the curfew in operation to arrive at the state from Lagos close to her delivery date.

Dr Yahaya-Kolade further said that the patient went through a cesarean section for delivery at a private hospital in the state, adding that she suffered a cardiac arrest and was referred to a Federal Teaching Hospital where she died this morning.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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