The novel Coronavirus outbreak has caused panic among people. From celebrities to commoners, the individuals are taking precautions to protect themselves from this deadly virus.Meanwhile, the fear of Coronavirus has killed a man from Chittoor.
The 50-year-old man Balakrishna, who had flu-like symptoms, suspected that he was infected with the deadly virus. Fearing that he could spread the infection to his family and other people, he ended his life by hanging. According to his family members, he left the house in the early hours of the day and was later found hanging from a tree near his mother”s grave on the village outskirts.
It was on February 1 that Balakrishna complained of cold and fever. Four days later, he went to a hospital in Tirupati, where was diagnosed with viral infection. The doctors advised him to wear mask. Two days later he returned home and as there was no relief from cold, cough and fever, he started suspecting that he had coronavirus. The man had learnt about the deadly virus through media. He confined himself to a room and warned his wife and children not to come closer to him. Family members and others tried to convince him that he had no coronavirus but in vain. He started to throw stones and other articles at the family members to keep them away from him.
Police said they have not registered any case as the family did not lodge any complaint.No coronavirus case has been reported from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.The deadly virus has killed over 1,000 people in China and spread to over 20 countries.
