Wuhan gastroenterologist dies from coronavirus

A 29-year-old gastroenterologist practicing in Wuhan, China has died from coronavirus, according to the New York Times.

Advertisement

Dr. Xia Sisi was practicing at the Union Jiangbei Hospital of Wuhan when she contracted the disease, according to The Straits Times. She was transferred to the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Feb. 7 after her condition worsened.

Dr. Sisi died Feb. 23, and is among two other physicians who died in the last week fighting the outbreak.

More articles on gastroenterology:
3 gastroenterology leaders to know
2 high-volume gastroenterology ASCs plan ownership changes
AGA recognizes Dr. Kimberly Persley

Advertisement

Next Up in GI & Endoscopy

Advertisement

Comments are closed.