Woman quarantined in Azerbaijan after arriving from Iran died

BAKU. KAZINFORM - A 51-year-old Azerbaijani woman born in 1969, who returned to Azerbaijan after medical treatment in Iran, appealed to the hospital doctors due to health problems; during the medical check-up, autoimmune lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis (the fourth degree) and severe chronic kidney failure were revealed, Trend reports with reference to the Operational Headquarters under the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

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Moreover, this woman has been infected with coronavirus. The health condition of the patient who has been placed in a hospital with a special treatment was assessed as moderate and appropriate measures were taken for her treatment, said the operational headquarters.

Despite all efforts, due to subsequent complications caused by a serious autoimmune disease, the woman died.

Azerbaijan remains one of the countries, least affected by the rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The country's official structures are applying necessary measures to prevent any possible exposure of coronavirus. Azerbaijan has also imported necessary medical equipment to carry out coronavirus tests.