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Dr Jane Appleby, chief medical officer of Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, said the hospital treated patients who attended a “COVID party.”

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According to a Texas doctor, a 30-year-old patient died after attending a “COVID party” and believed that the coronavirus pandemic was hoax.

Only a few thousand patients tested positive in their recent condition have been treated at a San Antonio hospital. On Saturday, Texas officials reported a daily record of 10,351 new cases.

“I took care of a 30-year-old patient at Methodist Hospital and told my nurse that I attended a COVID party. …Just before the patient died, they looked at the nurse and said, “I think I made a mistake. I thought this was hoax, but that’s a mistake,” a video obtained by USA TODAY In a statement, Dr. Jane Appleby said. .. Appleby is Chief Medical Officer of Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio.

Both parties were skeptical of the virus, including some who had previously tested positive, Appleby said. Attendees go to see if the virus is real and if anyone has been infected.

“This is not a joke”: Man died of coronavirus after saying he regretted attending the party

Similar political parties have been reported in other parts of the country. Alabama And Kentucky..

Young people are catching and spreading new viruses. People under the age of 45 accounted for 42% of cases before Memorial Day weekend, but 55% of cases reported since then USA TODAY analysis discovered in late June..

COVID-19 is primarily known for its effects on the elderly, but experts say the disease can also debilitate younger age groups. And they warned that the spread of the incident among the youth would ultimately threaten any vulnerable person they contacted.

Methodist Hospital is currently treating multiple COVID-19 patients in their 20s and 30s, Appleby said. Some may need intensive care, she said.

Appleby urged Texas people to wear masks and avoid being at home and spending time with groups of people when possible.

Contributions: Jayme Fraser, Matt Wynn, Dan Keemahill, Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY; Associated Press

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