KANNUR: A woman diagnosed with COVID-19 died after the delivery. The woman identified as Sameera (36) of Kasargod Mulleri died at the Pariyaram Medical College. She was confirmed of the virus in the tests conducted on October 8.

As she had breathing problems and some other ailments she was admitted at Pariyaram Medical College. Her condition was serious and so a C-section was conducted to save the lives of the mother and the baby. However, she surrendered to death. Hospital authorities said the baby is in the ventilator.