19-year-old local succumbs to dengue

A 19-year-old youth who was being treated at ADK Hospital for dengue died on Tuesday.

The deceased who passed away whilst being treated at ADK Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been identified at Adam Viyam, Ranmiuy, AA. Thoddoo.

AA. Thoddoo Council’s Vice President Aminath Fazla told Sun on Tuesday that Viyam had passed away approximately 15 days since he began seeking treatment for dengue.

“First, he self-treated at home for fever. But, after three days, he consulted a doctor,” she detailed.

Fazla said that it has approximately been a week since Viyam was placed in ICU, following the deterioration of his condition.

Viyam passed away on Tuesday morning. His funeral prayer will be held after Asr prayer.

An 8-year-old girl also passed away on Monday, whilst being treated for dengue. Statistics by Health Protection Agency (HPA) show an increase in dengue cases this year.