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A Filipino working at a salon in Salmiya surrendered to COVID-19 on Saturday at the Jaber Hospital. This is the first Coronavirus Filipino fatality in Kuwait since the pandemic hit the country. 44 years old, Connie Laureano was a single mother with two children. She hailed from Lebak, Sultan Kudarat in Southern Philippines worked as an eyelash expert at a salon in Kuwait.

An ambulance brought Laureano to the Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital on April 22. She came to the hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing. Laureano was transferred on April 23 to the Jaber Hospital. She was tested positive of COVID-19. Erlyn Tamao, the younger sister of Laureano disclosed the fact.

Tamao is a household service worker in Kuwait. She is still in shock with the sudden demise of her sister. Before April 22, Laureano was talking to Laureano almost every day. She revealed to her that she was not feeling well. But on April 22 around 9:30 pm, Tamao got a call from Connie. She told her that she can hardly breathe on the phone. She told her that she can’t breathe so they are calling the ambulance.

They took Laureano to the Mubarak Hospital. That was the last time Tamao spoke with her and then yesterday afternoon, Tamao was surprised by so many missed calls. She got a lot of condolences on Facebook. Laureano has gone, recounted Tamao in between sobs.

Tamao pointed out that Laureano had been staying at home since March 12, after Kuwait declared a public holiday. She has been always reminding Tamao to wear masks and gloves whenever she goes out with her madam to the Jamiya. Laureano has been always careful. But from where did she get the virus? How did she get sick?

Tamao spoke dearly of Laureano and thanked her for bringing her to Kuwait. She and other family members in the Philippines want Laureano’s remains. They are still waiting for the advice of the Philippine Embassy on this.

Laureano Employer’s Response

Meanwhile, the agency representative has already contacted Laureano’s family in the Philippines and vowed to extend all the needed assistance. This is very sad as this is the first Coronavirus Filipino fatality in Kuwait. Laureano’s employer is also in touch with the Philippine Embassy. He is trying tt Lo receive the Laureano’s remain. So that he can hand over the dead body to the family for further despatch to Philippine.

Source: Arab Times

Ministry of Health Kuwait announced today on Sunday, the Kuwait Coronavirus Updates of April 26, 2020. According to the Ministry of Health, the latest update is as under:

• New cases reported (last 24-hours): 183
• Deaths (24-hours): 01
• Recovered patients (last 24-hours): 150
• Patients shifted to ICU (last 24-hours): 05
• Patients shifted to Ward (last 24-hours): 01
• Cases reported till Date: 3075
• Patients recovered so far: 806
• Total Deaths so far: 20
• Active Cases: 2249
• Total Patients in ICU: 61

Kuwait Coronavirus Updates April 26 Details

The detail of new coronavirus cases in the last 24-hours is as below:

Cases Related to Travel (20)

Detail of new coronavirus cases due to travel is given below:

• 16 cases of Kuwaiti nationals related to travel to the United Kingdom.
• 02 cases of Kuwaiti nationals related to travel to France.
• 01 case of Kuwaiti national related to travel to Belgium.
• 01 case of Indian resident related to travel to France.

In-contact Cases (149)

Following new coronavirus cases are reported due to being in-contact with coronavirus patients:

• 16 cases of Kuwaiti nationals.
• 52 cases of Indian residents.
• 14 cases of Bangladeshi residents.
• 26 cases of Egyptian residents.
• 8 cases of Pakistani residents.
• 9 cases of Syrian residents.
• 5 cases of Yemeni residents.
• 3 cases of residents from each country (Jordan, Lebanon, and Filipino).
• 2 cases of N.K residents.
• 2 cases of Iranian residents.
• 1 case of each country:( K.S.A, Sri Lank, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nepal, Italia).

Other Cases (14)

Coronavirus cases due to reasons other than in-conatct with coronavirus patients and travel, are as follows:

• 9 cases of Kuwaiti nationals.
• 2 cases of Sri Lankan residents.
• 2 cases of Iranian residents.
• 1 case of N.K resident.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) State (61)

There are 61 patients in the ICU, of which state of patients is as under:

• 31 cases are critical.
• 30 cases are stable.

Death Cases (01):

• Iranian resident, 57 years old.

Review of Today’s Report

Kuwait Coronavirus Updates of April 26, 2020 is not as bad as of yesterday’s because the number of new cases are less than yesterday but still high. Moreover, 150 patients have recovered today that is a very good sign, and there is only one death in the last 24 hours. The number of ICU cases has increased from 58 to 61. The number of critical cases has also increased. The total number of coronavirus patients has increased to 3075, from which 806 have recovered and 2249 are undertreatment.

What are your feelings after today’s Kuwait coronavirus updates of April, 26? Do you think Kuwait will be free of Coronavirus soon? Or you are thinking that Coronavirus will take at least two more months? Kindly come forward with your opinion.

The Official of Drug and Food Control Affairs has advised the people to avoid the treatment of Coronavirus with Chlorine Dioxide. He explained that what is being circulated in social media about medical claims “Miracle Mineral Solution” is false. It is about a product that is used for clothes and its use for Coronavirus treatment is incorrect. It is not scientifically proven and that the product is not permitted by the Ministry of Health for consumption.

The Official stated that the product by specialists in the Department of Prevention of Infection and Sterilization on April 8 this year. It turned out that “Miracle Mineral Solution” contains chlorine dioxide ClO2 which is a liquid used for sterilization and disinfection of surfaces and devices. According to specific technical requirements the product protects from airborne viruses, bacteria, and fungi but is not scientifically or medically proven with such a product or similar forms.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority, the Ministry of Health in the State of Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman and the Jordanian Food and Drug General Authority have already warned against using and suspending this “Miracle Mineral Solution”.

The Food and Drug Administration of America has also warned against using these “Miracle Mineral Solution”, on April 8, 2020. People who consumed such solutions are recorded several side effects including respiratory failure, low blood pressure, liver failure, low blood cells, severe vomiting, and severe diarrhea.

The official also confirmed that the product is not registered with any of the international regulatory bodies. The regulatory bodies mentioned in the circulation announcement in social media are not true. There is no scientific evidence to prove the safety and effectiveness of the product.

He also advised to use only registered and approved medical products for prevention or treatment, and to avoid coronavirus treatment with Chlorine Dioxide or by any unauthorized medicine.

Source: Arab Times