Surathkal man who died under mysterious circumstances tests negative for COVID-19

Team Udayavani, Apr 15, 2020, 9:49 AM IST

Mangaluru: The throat swab from youth who died under mysterious circumstances in a private hospital has been tested negative to COVID-19, informed sources.

A 27-year-old resident of Surathkal died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday, April 14.

Following his death, his throat swab had been collected and was sent for testing. The results came out on Wednesday and he has been tested negative for the virus, informed sources.

The deceased was working at a chicken’s shop in Hamilton Circle, was suffering from acute stomach pain and breathing issues from the past four days. He was under medical care at a nursing home in Surathkal. However, his condition got worse on Tuesday and was shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru, where he died after not responding to treatment.