Nurse dies after collapsing on the job in Chiang Rai

A nurse had died after collapsing on the job at a hospital in Chiang Rai.

Miss Manisara Jaiboon was working at Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital in Mueang Chiang Rai including providing support for COVID-19 patients when she collapsed April 1.

Doctors diagnosed her with a leaking heart valve and lung inflammation. Despite being treated in intensive care she passed yesterday, April 5.

According to Mcot, she was described locally as a heroine who sacrificed her life to treat patients. Tens of thousands of people across Chiang Rai and the north shared their condolences for the sad loss.

Chiang Rai as of yesterday had nine confirmed coronavirus cases.