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23Apr

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Medics, Mexico, Profiles

Roberto Gerardo Frias, Physician

Roberto Gerardo Frias – a Physician at Clinica 86 IMSS, Monclova Coahuila, Mexico – passed away on 22 April, 2020, after suffering from Covid-19. Roberto was 45 years old. Since April 5, it was announced that the doctor was a carrier of this virus, and it was until last Wednesday, April 15, that he entered the IMSS clinic 7 for health complications, which he could not overcome. Health authorities confirmed that the doctor's death occurred during the early morning, while, so far, the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of four doctors and a deputy nurse hospitalized in the IMSS clinic 7 in Monclova, therefore that doctor would already be the fifth victim of this virus among the staff at that health center. Sourc...

23Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United States

David Martin, Paramedic

David Martin – a Paramedic at American Medical Response, Natchez, Mississippi – passed away on 22 April 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. AMR Southwest Mississippi posted about Martin’s death on Facebook, saying he gave the ultimate sacrifice. “It was not his intent to sacrifice his life for others,” the post read. "It was his job, his career, and his way of life." Source: WLOX Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Katy Davis, Nurse

Katy Davis – a Child Health Nurse at University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, England – passed away on 21 April, 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Katy was 37 years old. A spokesman for University Hospital Southampton (UHS) said that Katy had worked as risk and patient safety lead in child health, though had been unwell for a period prior to her admittance to hospital when she tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Evening Standard Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Donald Kennedy, Neurobiologist

Donald Kennedy – a Neurobiologist (retired), Former President at Stanford University; Former Chief of US FDA, Redwood City, California – passed away on 21 April, 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Donald was 88 years old. Born Aug. 18, 1931, in New York City and educated at Harvard, he taught at Syracuse before arriving at “the Farm” in 1960 as an assistant professor. Kennedy climbed the ranks to become chair of the school’s biology department and helped create and, for a time, directed Stanford’s interdisciplinary human biology program. From 2000 to 2008, Kennedy served as editor in chief of the journal Science. He later returned to teaching undergraduates and served on the boards of numerous nonprofits and scientific organizations. ...

22Apr

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Belgium, Medics, Profiles

Murtaza Mawji, Patient Liaisor

Murtaza Mawji – a Patient Liaisor at CHU Ambroise Pare & SHAPE HealthCare Facility, Mons, Belgium – passed away on 21 April 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Mawji was 69 years old. Source: La Province Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United States

Idris Bey, Emergency Technician

Idris Bey – an Emergency Medical Technician, Instructor and Coordinator, FDNY, New York City – passed away due to COVID-19. Bey was 60 years old. Bey was a veteran of EMS, a responder to the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center, and was assigned to the FDNY EMS Bureau of Training since 2002. At the Academy at Fort Totten, EMT Bey was a CFR instructor and taught emergency medical care, the fire department said. Bey began his career assigned to Station 35 in Williamsburg in 1993. After nine years in Brooklyn, he was assigned to the EMS Training Academy at Fort Totten for nearly two decades. Source: JEMS Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Deborah Gatewood, Phlebotomist

Deborah Gatewood – a Phlebotomist at Beaumont Health Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, Michigan – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 22 April, 2020. Source: Fox 2 Detroit Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Medics, Mexico, Profiles

Lorna Gabriela Graniel Cervantes, Nurse

Lorna Gabriela Graniel Cervantes – a Nurse at IMSS Regional Hospital No. 17, Cancun, Mexico – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 22 April, 2020. Lorna was 38 years old. She had isolated herself at home with symptoms such as the flu, fever, cough and shortness of breath. Source: RH Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Fernando Juarez, Orderly

Fernando Juarez – an Orderly at IMSS Hospital Regional No. 2 Villa Coapa, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico - passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 22 April, 2020. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.

22Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United States

Mortimer Levin, Physician

Mortimer Levin – a Physician in Detroit, Michigan – passed away on 21 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Levin was 99 years old. He was born and raised in Detroit, graduating from Northern High School. He spent his final years at Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation Center in Sterling Heights, where he was generally referred to as Doc. Source: Legacy Please help us in adding details.