SINGAPORE, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Singapore reported its first two CIVID-19 deaths on Saturday, which involve one Singaporean and one Indonesian who are both senior people, according to the country's Ministry of Health (MOH).
MOH said in a press release that two patients have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on Saturday morning.
The first patient was a 75-year-old female Singapore citizen. She was admitted to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) on Feb. 23 for pneumonia, and was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on the same day. She had a history of chronic heart disease and hypertension and developed serious complications.
The second patient was a 64-year-old male Indonesian national. He was in critical condition when admitted to the NCID on March 13, after arriving in Singapore from Indonesia on the same day, and was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on March 14.
Prior to his arrival in Singapore on March 13, he had been hospitalized in Indonesia for pneumonia, and had a history of heart disease. He also developed serious complications before his death.
The press release quoted Singaporean Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong as saying that he was saddened by the passing away of the patients and will render all necessary assistance to their families.
"I understand that Singaporeans will be affected by this news. But we must take courage and continue to play our part to fight this virus," he said.
Singapore reported Friday a total of 385 COVID-19 cases, 131 of which have been discharged. Enditem
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