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DOH: Pinoy PUI dies in La Union, tests negative for COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the death of a 71-year-old Filipino patient under investigation (PUI) in La Union who tested negative for COVID-19.
The patient had a travel history to Taiwan and was admitted to a hospital on February 11 due to cough.
His final diagnosis was acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), and other causes such as thoracic aortic aneurysm are being considered.
He received supportive measures during confinement but succumbed to death.
This patient was the third PUI mortality in the Philippines, with the previous two being Chinese nationals who died of pneumonia.
As of February 14, 2020, the Philippines had a cumulative total of 455 PUIs, with three testing positive for COVID-19, 386 testing negative, and 66 awaiting results.
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