Sikkim Reports its First Covid-19 Death

The Sikkim Government has confirmed the state's first Covid-19 death 

It has been reported that a 74 year old male from Rongli, East Sikkim passed away this morning, in the Covid-19 wing of STNM hospital.

In the report, it stated that the deceased had comorbidities and  was suffering from hypertension and diabetes.

The Sikkim Government shared the information in their official twitter handle quoting "Sikkim Reports its First Covid-19 Death! A 74 year old male from Rongli, East Sikkim passed away this morning, in the Covid-19 wing of STNM hospital."

It is to be mentioned that the funeral of the deceased will be performed by GMC.

The total number of Covid cases in the state stands at 512.

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