COVID-19 Claims Life Of 15-Year-Old; Death Toll In Odisha Climbs To 1,919

Bhubaneswar: Coronavirus has claimed the life of a minor in Odisha, taking the toll to 1,919 on Sunday.

The death was reported from Khurda district.

The deceased has been identified as a 15-year-male child. Besides, Covid positive, he was suffering from Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma with immuno compromised status, stated the Health & Family Welfare Department.

The department tweeted about the death: 

Regret to inform the demise of a 15 yr Male (Child ) Covid positive patient of Khordha who was also suffering from Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma with immuno compromised status.

— H & FW Dept Odisha (@HFWOdisha) March 21, 2021