Elderly Covid-19 patient and chronically ill spouse found dead at home
An elderly Covid-19 patient and her chronically ill spouse were found dead at their home in Pasir Gudang, Johor on June 6.
The woman was 61 while her husband was 68 years old.
An elderly Covid-19 patient and her chronically ill spouse were found dead at their home in Pasir Gudang, Johor on June 6.
The woman was 61 while her husband was 68 years old.
According to the New Straits Times, the couple’s 19-year-old adopted son found their bodies when he visited their home after his phone calls went unanswered.
A report was later lodged at the Scientex police station.
Seri Alam district police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak was quoted as saying that the police found no evidence of foul play at the scene.
“Investigations found that both were believed to have died within 48 hours.
“The husband is believed to have been suffering from chronic diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, and his death was believed to be from his poor health condition.
"His wife had high blood pressure and diabetes. She was also confirmed positive for Covid-19 as a result of a screening test conducted after her death.
"Investigations found no criminal element involved in the couple's deaths and the case was classified as sudden death,” he said.
Both bodies are undergoing post mortem at Hospital Sultan Ismail in Johor Bahru.
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