A Kosovo doctor from the Coronavirus dies as well

Reumatologist Sylejman Rexhepi died this morning, after being infected with COVID-19. Besides COVIED-19, Rexhepi had other accompanying diseases, reports Express.

News of Gazeta Express has confirmed Reumatology Clinic Director Avni Kryeziu.

Kryeziu said he was being treated in Sports Medicine for about two weeks and had been in serious condition.

“has been in serious condition for two weeks in Intensive in sports medicine, and unfortunately this morning I was informed by colleagues who have been there stewards of having passed away. There were also accompanying diseases, he was hypertension”, he said Kryeziu told Express.

Today, the surgeon Ali Tolaj, who was infected with COVID-19, died.

The news has revealed the General Hospital in Gjakova through a post on the official page, which states that from the beginning of the pandemic was at the helm of duty serving patients until the day it itself proved positive at COVID-19.

It's a huge loss to the health system, the loss of a doctor who has served with commitment and professionalism for many years. Management, colleagues, all staff of the hospital, express the most sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues”, says the report.

Otherwise, in Kosovo so far about 600 health professionals are affected by the virus, where about 200 are doctors. /Gazza Express.