CEBU CITY – A man suspected of contracting the deadly coronavirus disease killed himself after jumping from the third floor of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu, the Philippine News Agency reported.
It said the 48-year old patient, who was admitted at the VSMMC, had broke a glass window and jumped to his death recently.
Prior to the incident, a nurse reported that the man was acting strange and was heard singing while roaming around the third floor lobby. The man also ignored calls for his to return to his ward and went near the window, broke its glass and jumped.
He died on the spot. The man’s family claimed his body. This incident was also confirmed by Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., the VSMMC medical chief, according to the report.
“Everyone can experience emotional, mental, and physical drain at this crucial time. We urge the public to maintain the support and prayers for all patients and healthcare workers to avoid stigma and discrimination,” Aquino said, adding, “people should not add to the burden and sufferings that these fragile populations are experiencing at this time of pandemic.” (John Rey Saavedra -PNA. With a report from Cebu Examiner)
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It said the 48-year old patient, who was admitted at the VSMMC, had broke a glass window and jumped to his death recently.
Prior to the incident, a nurse reported that the man was acting strange and was heard singing while roaming around the third floor lobby. The man also ignored calls for his to return to his ward and went near the window, broke its glass and jumped.
He died on the spot. The man’s family claimed his body. This incident was also confirmed by Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., the VSMMC medical chief, according to the report.
“Everyone can experience emotional, mental, and physical drain at this crucial time. We urge the public to maintain the support and prayers for all patients and healthcare workers to avoid stigma and discrimination,” Aquino said, adding, “people should not add to the burden and sufferings that these fragile populations are experiencing at this time of pandemic.” (John Rey Saavedra -PNA. With a report from Cebu Examiner)
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