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Tag: Nurse

Cumandá Mera, Nurse
Ecuador, Medics, Profiles

Cumandá Mera, Nurse

CumandáMera – a Nurse in Guayaquil, Ecuador – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 11 May 2020. Source: Expreso Please help us in adding details.
Janet Daywan Alano, Nurse
Medics, Philippines, Profiles, United Arab Emirates

Janet Daywan Alano, Nurse

Janet Daywan Alano – a nurse in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – passed away on 10 May,2020, after fighting with COVID-19. "A hero who has given her life to something bigger than oneself. We mourn for the passing of our fellow nurse Janette Daywan Alano. You made a good fight. May you rest in peace," PNA-UAE said in a Facebook post. Her condition deteriorated with coughs, fever, appetite loss, and declining oxygen saturation in the body. Janet had a history of asthma and diabetes. Source: Rappler Please help us in adding details.
Rosemary Coutou-Figaro, Nurse
Medics, Profiles, United States

Rosemary Coutou-Figaro, Nurse

Rosemary Coutou-Figaro - a Nurse at Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn, New York – passed away on 9 April,2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Rosemary was 52 years old. Her sister said: “One of the frontline workers who cared for the elderly and other COVID patients, she died as a hero fighting to save others while her life remained on the line. Now she is flying high as an angel looking down at us. You will never be forgotten my friend.” Source: Loop Please help us in adding details.
Mad Sophia Addo, Nurse
Ghana, Medics, Profiles

Mad Sophia Addo, Nurse

Mad Sophia Addo, Nurse Mad Sophia Addo,  54, a Nurse at Ghana Manganese Company Hospital in Western Region of Ghana, passed away due to COVID-19 on May 8, 2020. The statement signed by the regional secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association stated, “Madam Sophia reported sick on the 6th of May 2020 and returned home after treatment. She returned the following day with worsening health condition and started exhibiting signs of COVID-19…Samples were taken and before the result came, she passed away on the night of 8th May 2020. However, the result came out positive for COVID-19.” The deceased is said to have had underlying health conditions including asthma and hypertension. Source: Ghana Web Please help us in adding detail...
John Alagos
Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

John Alagos

John Alagos, 23, is the youngest nurse known to have succumbed to coronavirus. He collapsed and died at home after an exhausting 12-hour shift treating Covid-19 patients at Watford General Hospital. His mother, Gina Gustilo, 50, claimed he had fallen ill at work but was not allowed to go home because his ward was so short-staffed. She also said her son had not been wearing the right protective clothing at work. Alagos returned home from a night shift on April 3, saying he had been suffering with a headache and high temperature throughout the night. Mrs Gustilo told the Mail on Sunday: “I asked ‘Why didn’t you come home?’ He said he had asked other staff but they said they were short of staff and they did not let him go. “I said, ‘OK, take some paracetamol.’ After a few m...
Mathew “Joji” MK
Italy, Medics, Profiles

Mathew “Joji” MK

As Italy continues to witness a gradual surge in the number of Covid-19 deaths, a Malayali male nurse died in Milan with suspected symptoms of the disease. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained. The deceased was Mathew MK alias Joji, 57, who hailed from Kadamanchira near Changanassery. Joji had been working as a nurse in Milan for the past 20 years. Mathew died on Wednesday afternoon. “Joji had contacted his sister here on Tuesday night and said he was suffering from fever. However, by 3pm on Wednesday, we received a call informing us of his demise,” said M K Joseph, Mathew’s brother. Mathew’s younger son was in Milan for a few days in connection with his studies, and he informed his relatives about the death. Mathew had come to his house in Changanassery in August last year, ...
Magda Botello, Nurse
Medics, Mexico

Magda Botello, Nurse

Magda Botello – a Nurse at Hospital General Dr. Rubén Leñero, Mexico City, Mexico – passed away due to COVID-19. It was reported on May 8, 2020. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.
Resy Manalo, Nurse
Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Resy Manalo, Nurse

Resy Manalo – a Nurse at County Homes Care Home, Woodchurch, England – passed away on 7 May 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Resy was 64 years old. Before she was intubated in intensive care, Resy had complained that she felt lethargic and had been vomiting and had fever-like symptoms. HC One, the company which owns the care home, paid tribute to Resy, describing her as "joyous" and possessing an "affectionate smile" and said that they were working to support her family at this difficult time. Source: Echo Please help us in adding details.