MANILA, Philippines — The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) claimed the life of another health practitioner on Friday afternoon. Although unnamed in all accounts mentioning him, the victim was a young cardiologist fellow in training who was supposedly infected with the pathogen. According to a statement issued by the Philippine Heart Association, the doctor passed away "while fulfilling his duties as a doctor." Health workers at the frontlines on long shifts are among those most exposed to the virus. Elsewhere, health workers continue to endure the struggle that came with fighting a global epidemic.

Source: Philippine Star March 22, 2020 07:41 UTC