A middle aged woman slumped and died in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State after hearing that her husband tested positive for coronavirus, The Nation reports.
The tragedy which happened at Igho Salami Street, Uloho Avenue threw neighbours into mourning.
The neighbours gathered in small groups discussing the matter in low tones, unwilling to talk about the incident to strangers.
A source said the woman, Mrs. Oregbe was at home when the news of her husband sample result was released on Monday as positive for coronavirus.
According to the source, “I am sure she has been managing high blood pressure before now because as soon as she was told her husband tested positive, she slump and died before they could rush her to the hospital”.