A 74-year-old resident of Camp-bellville Housing Scheme who died as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) on Sunday suffered from multiple underlying health conditions.
According to GPH Public Relations Officer, Chelauna Providence, Milton Paul died at the GPH shortly after he was tested for COVID-19 on July 12. She informed that two days prior, Paul was brought to the Accident & Emergency Unit of the GPH and was admitted to the hospital. She said shortly before his death he was transferred to the transition ward due to the state of his condition.
She confirmed that the positive test results returned on Tuesday making Paul the latest and the 18th COVID-19 fatality.