First COVID-19 death in Maharashtra's Marathwada region

Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : The first coronavirus-related death has been reported in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, according to sources at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

"On Sunday a 58-year-old man died at the GMCH in Aurangabad," said sources.

According to sources, he was admitted on April 3 after he showed symptoms of the virus. He died on Sunday afternoon.

Earlier, a 21-year-old youth and a 45-year-old housewife were confirmed positive of coronavirus.

Till now the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has reached eight, including one death and a 59-year-old lady who got cured.

As per the latest update by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra is 490, including 42 cured/discharged/migrated and 24 deaths.

( With inputs from ANI )