Friday, June 5

Tag: pandemic

Maria Krier, Nurse
Medics, Profiles, United States

Maria Krier, Nurse

Maria Krier – a Nurse at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley, Littleton, Massachusetts – passed away on 10 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one our associates during these challenging times the country is experiencing,” stated Kate O’Connor, regional vice president. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends." Source: WCVB Please help us in adding details.
Dr LĂșciaDantas Abrantes, Physician
Brazil, Medics, Profiles

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.
Sadaf Jameel, Nurse
Medics, Pakistan, Profiles

Sadaf Jameel, Nurse

Sadaf Jameel – a Nurse in Isolation Ward at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan – passed away on 10 April 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Sadaf was 38 years old. Source: The News Please help us in adding details.
Eduardo Méndez Martinez, Orthopedic Surgeon
Medics, Mexico, Profiles

Eduardo Méndez Martinez, Orthopedic Surgeon

Eduardo Méndez Martinez – an Orthopedic Surgeon (retired), Hospital Administrator at ISSSTE Hospital Regional General Ignacio Zaragoza, Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico – passed away on 10 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Martinez was 65 years old. Méndez, who a few years ago served as union secretary of the Zaragoza Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). Source:Fondo Please help us in adding details.
Betty Marlene Cruz Yagual, Obstetrician
Ecuador, Medics, Profiles

Betty Marlene Cruz Yagual, Obstetrician

Betty Marlene Cruz Yagual – an Obstetrician at Centro de Salud Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador – passed away on 10 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Betty was 61 years old. Her love for her profession led her to obtain a Master's degree in Public Health. She had a 29-year history in this sector, between the Santiago de Guayaquil Health Centers, number 13 and El Cisne 2. Betty Cruz's family and friends remember her as a cheerful and supportive woman, who enjoyed her obstetric profession and the relationship with her patients. On April 7, she entered the Los Ceibos hospital of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) with respiratory symptoms and three days later she died at 61 years of age. Source: El Universo Please help us ...
Vitor Sapienza, politician & economist
Brazil, High Profilers, Noteworthy, Profiles

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...
Andy Costa, Administrative Staff
Medics, Neighbors, Profiles, United Kingdom

Andy Costa, Administrative Staff

Andy Costa – an Administrative Staff, Ward Administrator at Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, England – passed away ON 9 April 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Andy Costa devoted 26 years to the NHS, most recently working as a ward administrator at Highgate Mental Health Centre in north London. The NHS trust paid tribute to his “diligence and loyalty”. Andy’s 26 years of diligence and loyalty to Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust were honoured with a long service award only last summer at a special tea party A spokeswoman for the trust said: “Andy was a highly respected, conscientious and long-serving colleague who had worked at Highgate Mental Health Centre since it opened 15 years ago.” The spokes...
Kevin Leiva,  Emergency Medical Technician
Medics, Profiles, United States

Kevin Leiva, Emergency Medical Technician

Kevin Leiva, 24, Emergency Medical Technician, Dover, New Jersey – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 9 April 2020. Kevin was 24 years old. Leiva was remembered as smart, positive and selfless, who lived to help others through being an EMT. “Kevin was only 24 years old," said Murphy. “Bless him. We thank him for his service. For an extraordinary lifetime. For his service to this state.” Source: NJ Please help us in adding details.