Maternity patient, 40, dies at infectious diseases hospital

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) last night disclosed that a 40-year-old maternity patient from Region Six died yesterday at the Ocean View Infectious Diseases Hospital.

In a statement, the GPHC said: “The GPHC expresses sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance and information needed.

“The GPHC is appealing to the public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and her family, and to allow them to mourn their unfortunate loss peacefully”.

Two women and their unborn children died recently at the GPHC.