Trágicamente, la semana pasada se informó que una madre y su hija habían fallecido por las complicaciones relacionadas con el virus Covid-19.
El alcalde de Eagle Pass, Luis Sifuentes, habló de la trágica situación y ofreció sus condolencias a la familia.
Sifuentes declaró que hay varios niños que actualmente están siendo atendidos por hermanos.
"Ofrecemos nuestras oraciones y condolencias a quienes han perdido a un ser querido durante este tiempo", dijo Sifuentes. "Los números siguen subiendo, estamos perdiendo gente".
El alcalde Sifuentes agregó que el virus está afectando más a ciertas personas, incluida la edad promedio de los fallecidos, que es de alrededor de 70 años. También afirmó que las personas con afecciones subyacentes también tienen mayores complicaciones, incluidas las personas obesas.
"Les pedimos a que use una máscara facial mientras está en público y practique todas las medidas de seguridad, incluido lavarse bien las manos", concluyó Sifuentes.
Mother and Daughter lose battle to Covid-19
A mother and daughter are among the victims of the Covid-19 Pandemic in our community.
Tragically, last week it was reported that a mother and daughter had both succumbed to complications related to the Covid-19 Virus. Eagle Pass Mayor Luis Sifuentes spoke of the tragic situation and offered his condolences to the family. Sifuentes stated that there are several children who are currently being taken care of by siblings.
“We offer our prayers and condolences to those who have lost a loved one during this time,” said Sifuentes.
“The numbers keep going up, we are losing people.” Mayor Sifuentes added that the Virus is hitting certain individuals harder, including the average age of those deceased which is around 70 years of age. He also stated that people with underlying conditions are also having greater complications including individuals that are obese.
"We urge you to please wear a face mask while out in public and practice all safety measures including thoroughly washing your hands," concluded Sifuentes.