First Covid-19 death in Mpumalanga registered in Barberton
The Mpumalanga Province has recorded the first death related to Covid-19.
According to health spokesperson Dumisani Malamule, the 45-year-old female of Mbombela was seen in Barberton Hospital on May 26.
“The patient was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract illness and was admitted on the same day. The patient, who was on chronic medication for other underlying medical conditions, was admitted in our isolation ward where she was closely monitored.
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“Unfortunately, due to the nature of her underlying medical conditions she passed away on the May 30 while awaiting her results.
“Due to the shortage of reagents (test kits) in country, there was a delay in obtaining the results from the NHLS and the province only received the result on June 4.
“The Department will ensure that the family follows all the burial protocols aligned to Covid-19,” said provincial health MEC Manzini.
As of June 6, the province has recorded 171 positive cases of Covid-19. The 171 cases include 81 females and 90 males. There are 94 recoveries and 77 active cases.
The National Department of Health has been notified of the death.
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