The Karnataka government on Thursday confirmed that Mohammad Hussain Siddiq died on Wednesday, the first death in India due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

76-yr old man dies of Coronavirus in India, earlier visited Saudi Arabia on January 29

The Karnataka government on Thursday confirmed that Mohammad Hussain Siddiq died on Wednesday, it is the first death in India from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). India has confirmed 81 cases of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: India confirms 81 cases of coronavirus

India reported its first death due to coronavirus on Thursday as the number of positive cases rose to 74, with authorities taking emergency measures to close schools, colleges and cinema halls in the national capital and prevent its spread.

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76-yr old man dies, India confirms its first-ever death of COVID-19 from Karnataka

The Karnataka government on Thursday confirmed that Mohammad Hussain Siddiq died on Wednesday, it is the first death in India from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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The total number of cases in India has now risen to 73. Kerala is the worst hit state with 17 cases, we have learnt two of these patients are in critical condition.

Coronavirus Outbreak : Total number of cases in India reaches 73