Corona Virus. The popular And recent Killer Virus Disease convid-19. Has claimed The life of 3 Nigerians in USA...
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the death of three Nigerians from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States.
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Okoyen made the announcement in a statement sent to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on Saturday evening.
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He said one of them, a doctor from Abia, contracted the virus while on duty in New York, the epicentre of the pandemic in the U.S.
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The envoy identified the second person as 25-year-old Bassey Offiong, a final year Chemical Engineering student of Western Michigan University whose case has been reported by the Nigerian media.
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Okoyen said: “It is regrettable to announce that three Nigerians have died of COVID-19 in the United States of America.
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“The first case was a 60-year-old lady, Hajia Laila Abubakar Ali of Kano descent, who died on March 25, while receiving treatment at the Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, New York.
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“Secondly, 25-year-old Bassey Offiong from Calabar, a final year Chemical Engineering student of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, died on Saturday, March 28, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
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“Unfortunately, the last case was a medical practitioner, Dr. Caleb Anya, from Ohafia in Abia State.
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“He died while rendering service to humanity at the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in New York on April 1.
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“On behalf of the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York, I wish to extend our condolences to the families of the deceased Nigerians in this tragic circumstance.’’
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The consul general saluted the sacrifice of medical personnel and other essential workers risking their lives on the frontline to save others.
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“We are particularly very proud of Nigerian medical professionals in the USA who form part of the incredible workforce in the service of humanity at this time,’’ he added
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