NEW YORK: COVID-19, the deadly disease has claimed the lives of three more Keralites in the USA. M John, a native of Kottarakkara and a Marthoma priest, Greevarghese M Panicker, a native of Punnammukku at Kundara in Kollam died of corona in Philadelphia. Adwaith, son of Sudheesh of Pala, contracted the disease and died in New York.

A decision has been taken to bury the bodies in US itself. M John had served as a priest in Kottarakkara for a long time. After retirement, he was living with his son in the US. He was confirmed of the virus a week ago and died Sunday morning.

Geevarghese also died Sunday early morning. He had been in the US for a long time running a tour and travels service. He was diagnosed of the disease earlier this week.