Deputy Chief Chaudhary dies from corona

SAPTARI: TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 – Asha Chaudhary, deputy chief of Saptakoshi Municipality in the northern part of Saptari, has died today due to Corona infection. Uttam Acharya, a resident of Kanchanrup Municipality, informed that she died at the hospital while undergoing treatment at Birat Nursing Home in Biratnagar.

She was admitted to a local health post two weeks ago with fever, cold and respiratory problems. Chief of the District Health Office, Duniya Lal Yadav, said that the Corona infection was confirmed after the antigen test. She was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago and was kept in the ICU. Only three days ago, her unborn child was also found dead. Health workers say that she is more uncomfortable because of the baby.

She was shifted to a ventilator after her health did not improve during the treatment. The deceased has a husband Chaudhary and a seven-year-old son. According to the District Health Office, the number of deaths due to Corona in Saptakoshi has reached three. -RSS