AGALI: A 23-year-old youth, who returned from Coimbatore and had been placed under isolation at Attappadi, died here on Friday. He has been identified as Karthik of Varakambadi in Sholayar. He reached his place walking from Coimbatore through the forests on April 29.

A seven-member team from Coimbatore reached their place through the forests in Attappadi on April 29. On reaching home, Karthik underwent tests and went under quarantine. He was admitted to Kottathara Tribal hospital on Thursday following fever and vomiting.

His condition worsened and died on way to Perinthalmanna EMS Hospital. Though he was not confirmed of the virus, his relatives including his father have been placed under isolation. His samples have been sent for examination.