AN “extraordinarily wholesome” teen who died in London from coronavirus might have survived if he was handled in Italy, authorities in his homeland say.
Italian-born Luca Di Nicola, 19, who lived within the UK capital, is alleged to have had no underlying well being situations however handed away after reportedly being given solely paracetamol by his GP.
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The aspiring chef died on March 24 after his lips “turned purple” and he collapsed complaining of chest pains prompting his household to hurry him to North Middlesex Hospital.
Now, the deputy mayor of his hometown of Nereto, Maria Angela Lelii, has advised the BBC there could be “a distinct dialog” if Luca has been given the “applicable therapy” in Italy – the place over 12,400 folks have died from COVID-19.
Ms Lelii stated: “To be taught of Luca’s dying in our small group of 5,600 souls the place virtually everybody is aware of one another was devastating, a tragedy inside a tragedy.
“That was made worse by the invention that he examined constructive for coronavirus as a result of he might have received this battle had he had applicable therapy.
‘LIPS TURNED PURPLE’
“And I state with much more conviction that had he returned to Italy, now we might be having a really totally different dialog.”
North Middlesex College Hospital NHS Belief launched an announcement confirming a 19-year-old, believed to be Luca, had examined constructive for coronavirus after his dying.
{The teenager}’s household stated he was “extraordinarily wholesome” and was given paracetamol by his physician when he first started creating signs, stories La Repubblica.
In line with the Italian newspaper, the GP advised Luca “you’re younger, sturdy and also you shouldn’t fear about this unhealthy influenza”.
Following his dying, {the teenager}’s father Mirko Di Nicolahas stated he acquired a letter from the hospital confirming his son had examined constructive for the killer virus.
Final week, an NHS Belief spokesperson stated: “Very sadly, we are able to affirm a 19-year-old man died quickly after arriving at A&E. He examined constructive for COVID-19 after his dying.
“Our ideas and condolences stay with the sufferers’ households and family members at this troublesome time.”
The NHS has not launched any additional data on the 19-year-old introduced within the new statistics, however it’s considered Luca.
His aunt revealed final week that he had been visited by the physician after his fever and cough worsened on March 23.
‘NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT’
Giada, from Abruzzo, Italy, stated: “The physician visited him at dwelling and advised him that he was younger, sturdy and that he did not have to fret about that unhealthy flu.”
His devastated mum Clarissa and her companion Vincenzo at the moment are self-isolating after displaying the identical signs.
Paying tribute to the chef, who labored in Clarissa’s Italian restaurant, dad Mirko stated: “Luca has been examined constructive for coronavirus.
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“Relaxation in peace my little angel, carry on flying. You might be in our souls.”
Luca’s brother, Davide di Nicola, added on Instagram: “We each grew and matured and also you, absolutely extra mature than me, had the braveness and the need to convey new objectives.
“Cooking, your best ardour would have taken you far.
Relaxation in peace my little angel, carry on flying. You might be in our souls
Luca’s father
“I’ll attempt to specific a few of your needs and fulfil a part of your desires, will probably be like doing it collectively additionally since you are right here with me and you’ll all the time be. I ship you a hug up there, to that starred restaurant.
“I really like you my brother!”.
Within the UK, there are now 25,150 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1,829 deaths from the bug.
Italy is the worst-hit nation in Europe with over 100,000 circumstances and greater than 12,000 folks lifeless.
From the start of the crisis until March 20, at least 40 more people died from coronavirus in England and Wales than previously thought after hidden deaths at home were revealed for the first time last week.
New figures revealed 210 people died in England and Wales from the killer bug during that time period – 23 per cent more than official NHS numbers have shown.
NHS England and Public Health Wales had recorded 170 people died in hospital up to that date.
Once the Office of National Statistics work out the numbers since March 20, the most recent numbers will rise again.
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