July 25, 2024

Venezuela elderly feel ‘sentenced to euthanasia’ under coronavirus quarantine

Courtesy of El Carabobeño

Already at high risk in the coronavirus pandemic because of their age, the couple’s untreated Type 2 diabetes leaves them at greater risk of any type of infection, as well as complications including blurred vision or diabetic comas. They are now confined to their home, living off the food they have in storage, after President Nicolas Maduro declared a quarantine. Blanco says he feels like they’ve been left to die. By Vivian Sequera. Full text -> National Post

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