DHARAN: A 39-year-old man from Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-10, died of Covid-19 at BPKIHS Hospital on Thursday morning.

The deceased was admitted to the health facility on September 29, just a day after he was diagnosed with the infection, and died during the course of treatment.

He was a patient of TB peritonitis and Hepatorenal Syndrome , the hospital informed.

Meanwhile, preparations are going on to carry out his final rites as per the health regulations.