A 2nd Virginia male in his 70 s has died from the unique coronavirus in the state’s Peninsula region, health officials stated Monday.
The male got the infection through an unidentified source and passed away of respiratory failure as a result of COVID-19, the Virginia Department of Health stated.
We are deeply saddened to hear that a man in his 70 s on the Peninsula has passed away from #COVID19 It is essential that we all watch out for each other during this difficult time for our Commonwealth and our nation.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) March 16, 2020
On Saturday, another Virginia guy in his 70 s who was hospitalized for COVID-19 died, marking the state’s very first coronavirus-related death.
The male’s cause of death was likewise breathing failure as an outcome of COVID-19
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The Peninsula covers Williamsburg, Newport News, Poquoson, James City County and