Former staff of RSS dies of COVID-19

JHAPA: AUGUST 11 – Former employee at Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Raju Neupane, of Jhapa died of coronavirus on Tuesday.

Neupane, 55, passed away in course of treatment at Mechi State COVID-19 Hospital. In the beginning, he was taken to the Mechi State Hospital 10 days ago after he suffered from fever, cough and cold. The hospital suggested him to stay at home in isolation taking medicines.

Neupane was later taken to Birta City Hospital at Birtamode five days ago for treatment after his health deteriorated. The Birta City hospital referred him to B & C Hospital, citing patients pressure was high and the ICU was packed.

He was again admitted to Mechi State COVID-19 Hospital and died in course of treatment at 12 midnight on Tuesday, said the family source. He is survived by two sons, one daughter and a wife.

-RSS