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Brazil

Katia Kohler, Gynecologist
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Katia Kohler, Gynecologist

Katia Kohler – a Gynecologist at Santana de Parnaiba, Brazil – passed away on 12 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. “It is with great sadness that I received the news of the death of our expert professional, Dr. Katia Kohler. I leave here my gratitude for everything you did for the health of our city and I ask God to comfort the hearts of family and friends, ”said Elvis Cezar. Source:VISAO Please help us in adding details.
Renato Coimbra, Surgeon
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Renato Coimbra, Surgeon

Renato Coimbra – a Surgeon in Manaus, Brazil – passed away on 12 April 2020 due to COVID-19. Retired surgeon Renato Coimbra is the third doctor at Hospital Santo Alberto, located in Cachoeirinha neighborhood, South Zone. Source: CM7 Please help us in adding details.
Dr LĂșciaDantas Abrantes, Physician
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Dr LĂșciaDantas Abrantes, Physician

Dr Lúcia Dantas Abrantes, a physician in Fortaleza, Brazil, died at the age of 66 due to COVID-19 on April 10.  She was against social isolation of the Covid-19 patients. On social media, the doctor had downplayed Covid-19. “There are viruses that are much more potent and that kill a lot more (H1N1 for example) and nobody cares about them. Why so? ” She asked. The posts were deleted after the death of the health professional. Source: Politica Distrital Please help us in adding details.
Luis Augusto Chirighini Bicudo, Orthopaedist
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Luis Augusto Chirighini Bicudo, Orthopaedist

Luis Augusto Chirighini Bicudo – an Orthopaedist, Santos, Brazil – passed away on 10 April 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Luis was 74 years old. He is the first health professional who died in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, as a result of the new coronavirus and was considered a 'hero' by many colleagues and patients. He was hospitalized in a serious condition at Ana Costa Hospital and had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus. “What remains are only good memories of a wonderful man, with a huge heart, who has helped so many people and who deserved to live longer, but unfortunately it was not God's will," wrote the son. Source: Globo.com Please help us in adding details.
Vitor Sapienza, politician & economist
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Vitor Sapienza, politician & economist

Vitor Sapienza ‑ a Brazilian politician and economist from the state of São Paulo –  died at Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo, at the age of 86 due to complications brought on by COVID-19 on April 9, 2020. Sapienza had a degree in economics and countable sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. In 1962, he started working as an accountant for the State of São Paulo. During this period of time, he had an active role at the State of Sao Paulo accountant union, and held various posts such as President, Secretary and Council member. In 1986, Sapienza successfully ran for a spot at the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo. His first term started in 1987 and finished in 1991. After his first tenure...
Ana ClĂĄudia Monteiro, Ophthalmologist
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Ana ClĂĄudia Monteiro, Ophthalmologist

Ana Cláudia Monteiro – an Ophthalmologist in Divinopolis, Brazil – passed away on 8 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Ana was 46 years old. The patient was under treatment for 21 days, according to Semusa. There are still no details on how she would have contracted the coronavirus and if she had any comorbidities. Source: Estado De Minas Please help us in adding details.
Adelita Ribeiro da Silva, Lab Technician
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Adelita Ribeiro da Silva, Lab Technician

Adelita Ribeiro da Silva - Lab Technician in Goiânia, Brazil – passed away on 4 April 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Adelita was 38 years old. The patient was admitted to the ICU of a private hospital on March 30, where she has been undergoing treatment ever since. The Union of Workers of the Unified Health System in the State of Goiás (Sindsaúde-GO) lamented the death of the professional. According to the organization, Adelita was a municipal servant and worked at Cais Novo Mundo and Hemolabor. Source: Globo.com Please help us in adding details.
Luiz Eduardo Ayres Ramos, Nursing Technician
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Luiz Eduardo Ayres Ramos, Nursing Technician

Luiz Eduardo Ayres Ramos – a Nursing Technician at Santos Central Emergency Unit, São Paulo, Brazil – passed away at the age of 49. It was reported on April 5. Doctors, nurses and technicians paid tribute to the employee of a health unit in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, who died after showing symptoms of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). The round of applause for the nursing technician Luiz Eduardo Ayres Ramos, 49, was published on social networks and touched internet users. Samuel says he was a colleague of the nursing technician at the Santos Central Emergency Unit (UPA). "He was doing well in the last week, but he started to complain about pain and malaise. As usual, they collected his samples, but soon he had to be admitted to the Hospital ...
Luiz Alves de Brito, Nurse
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Luiz Alves de Brito, Nurse

Luiz Alves de Brito- a Licensed Practical Nurse who was a Nursing Technician in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – passed away due to COVID-19. Luis Alves de Brito was 48 years old. It was reported on April 2, 2020 Luiz worked for 22 years as a nursing technician in the municipality of AreiaBranca, also in the West region. He was on duty at Sara Kubitscheck Hospital. Luiz lived in the city for a few years, but about five years ago he returned to live in Mossoró, close to his family, after also starting to work at the Almeida Castro Hospital and Maternity. Nursing technician Luiz Alves de Brito died in Mossoró with Covid-19. According to the family, about two weeks ago, Luiz started to feel symptoms of the disease and showed concern not to tr...