A youngster admitted at Bharatpur-based Corona Special Hospital reportedly died at 7:00 am today during the course of his treatment.

The deceased was suffering from high fever, cold and cough. He was 30 years of age. His body has been kept at the Hospital.

The youngster was referred to the Corona Special Hospital a few days ago from Chitwan Medical College. He was kept in isolation with the suspicion of being infected with coronavirus.

The report of his lab test has yet to arrive.

His swab samples were collected on Monday and sent for lab test today.