Ladakh Man Dies of COVID-19 Like Symptoms; Jammu Has First Case

Ladakh Man Dies of COVID-19 Symptoms; Jammu Announces First Case

A 76 year old man from Ladakh who had recently been to Iran on a pilgrimage has died of symptoms linked to the novel coronavirus, although it has not been ascertained yet that if it is the virus which has resulted in his death. He had been on the same flight as the two patients who contracted coronavirus, as reported by NDTV. He was a former policeman and was admitted to a hospital on Saturday, March 7.

The man however, also has other underlying medical conditions, final results are being awaited before a definitive statement can be released. His village has been cordoned off as a precaution.