Sikkim reports first COVID-19 death; CM Tamang ‘deeply saddened’
Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of the COVID-19 patient
<p>Sikkim reported its first COVID-19 death on Sunday (July 26) after a 74-year-old man succumbed to the disease at a state-run hospital in Gangtok, a senior health official said.</p>
Sikkim reported its first COVID-19 death on Sunday (July 26) after a 74-year-old man succumbed to the disease at a state-run hospital in Gangtok, a senior health official said.
<p>The man was a resident of Rongli sub-division of East Sikkim district, the official said. The man died due to COVID-19 early in the morning, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said.<br /> </p>
The man was a resident of Rongli sub-division of East Sikkim district, the official said. The man died due to COVID-19 early in the morning, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pema T Bhutia said.
<p>He was admitted to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital on Saturday night after he tested positive for the disease.</p>
He was admitted to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital on Saturday night after he tested positive for the disease.
<p>The patient was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) where he breathed his last, he said. He was also suffering from diabetes and hypertension, the official added.</p><p> </p>
The patient was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) where he breathed his last, he said. He was also suffering from diabetes and hypertension, the official added.
<p><strong>Bhutia said the last rites of the patient will be performed as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down by the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Bhutia said the last rites of the patient will be performed as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down by the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC).
<p>Chief minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of the COVID-19 patient.</p><p> <br /> </p>
Chief minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was "deeply saddened" by the death of the COVID-19 patient.
<p><br /> <br />He urged the people of the state to remain calm and continue following the guidelines put in place to contain the spread of the contagious disease.</p>
He urged the people of the state to remain calm and continue following the guidelines put in place to contain the spread of the contagious disease.
<p><br /> </p><p>As of Saturday, there were 357 active COVID-19 cases in Sikkim, according to official data.</p>
As of Saturday, there were 357 active COVID-19 cases in Sikkim, according to official data.
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Get real-time updates from IMDon major cities weather forecasts, including Rain alerts, Cyclonewarnings, and temperature trends. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely news updates anytime, anywhere.