ANOTHER DEATH BY COVID IN MADEIRA

An 87 year old woman died of covid. It is the seventh death in the Region by the virus that is leaving deep marks in the world.

“On December 16, a patient, 87 years old, with covid-19 died at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital”, says the note issued moments ago by the Regional Health Service.

The patient had been admitted to the Unit dedicated to covid-19 since December 3 and had several underlying conditions. 

“To the bereaved family”, the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection “presents heartfelt condolences”.