Published 17:19 IST, March 17th 2020

Thailand tourist tested negative for COVID19, dies at Coimbatore hospital

Thailand tourist who was tested negative for Coronavirus died at a Coimbatore hospital on Tuesday after his kidneys failed.

Reported by: Ananya Varma
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A Thailand tourist who was tested negative for Coronavirus died at a Coimbatore hospital on Tuesday after his kidneys failed. 49-year-old man h come to Tamil Nu on a trip with six ors last week. man named Don Rosco h landed in Delhi and n travelled to Chennai and Erode district for a vacation. 

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While he was on his way back,  authorities ted that he h a slight fever at Coimbatore airport soon after which he was mitted to Coimbatore government hospital. man seemingly possessed symptoms of Coronavirus. 

Although he was tested negative for Coronavirus, hospital sources claim that he h sustained an injury to his leg. He was also severely diabetic and was under treatment for past 3 days. However, his kidneys failed during treatment, leing to his death. 

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17:19 IST, March 17th 2020