A 59-year-old woman from Ullal with Severe Acute Respiratory Illness, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital after being found positive for COVID-19, succumbed on Wednesday. With this the number of COVID-19 positive deaths in Dakshina Kannada goes up to eight. Ten days ago the woman was admitted to a private hospital following complaint of digestive problems. Mr. Khader asked themto avoid large assembly of people for the performance of last rites. Mr. Khader attended the namaz and other rituals performed at the burial area.

Source: The Hindu June 24, 2020 11:26 UTC