Karnatak

Boy in quarantine dies

A 14-year-old boy, who returned from Mumbai along with parents on May 16 and was in institutional quarantine in Deodurga, died due to health issues related to abdomen pain.

He developed pain on Thursday early morning. He was shifted to RIMS hospital immediately. But, doctors declared him brought dead, Santosh K. Assistant Commissioner of Raichur, told The Hindu.

According to parents, the boy was suffering from heart-related problems, the AC said adding that body was cremated as per the norms of COVID-19.

A letter from the Editor


Dear reader,

We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.

Support Quality Journalism
Next Story