NAKHON RATCHASIMA: This northeastern province reported its first Covid-19 fatality on Friday, a hotel employee in Pak Chong district.
Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichian Chantaranothai said the victim was an obese 35-year-old employee of Pool Villa Resort hotel.
The man, who weighed 140 kilogrammes, was diagnosed with the disease on April 14 and admitted to a local hospital, and referred to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital on April 15.
The governor said the man was highly vulnerable to the virus because of his weight. Medical personnel tried their best to save him, but he died on Thursday evening.
He said 31 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the province on Thursday, bringing the total to 384, of whom 258 were in hospital.
The Covid-19 outbreak was under control in Pak Chong district, but was still a matter of concern in Dan Khunthod and Prathai districts, Mr Wichian said.
