One of the persons who died during the month of August from COVID-19 has been identified as 66-year-old Bernard Fernandes, a resident of Mabaruma, Region One.
According to relatives, who did not wished to be named, Fernandes died three weeks ago at the Mabaruma Hospital. Thirteen days after his death, they were informed that his COVID-19 test result was positive, surprising the family who disclosed that he did not display signs of the disease while at home.
Stabroek News was told that a few days before his death, Fernandes fell ill and was taken to the Mabaruma hospital where he was diagnosed with dengue and leptospirosis. He was discharged from the hospital the same day and he returned home. However, his condition did not improve and he lost his appetite.