Coronavirus patient dies in Ahmedabad; Guj toll reaches 17

Ahmedabad, Apr 9 () A 48-year-old man died ofcoronavirus in Ahmedabad, taking the death toll due to thedisease in Gujarat to 17, an official said on Thursday.

The man was also suffering from co-morbid conditions,including high blood pressure, principal secretary, (health)Jayanti Ravi said.

He died in the morning at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad.

So far, 26 coronavirus patients have been dischargedafter recovery. PJT PDGK GK