This was reported in the Telegram channel Stop coronavirus. Permian".
Makhonin noted that the "great public resonance" caused the death of Petrova.
“If it was known that she had a coronavirus, why were they silent about this? It is unacceptable to hide information from the public! We must not lie to people! ” - said the head of the region.
He ordered the Ministry of Social Development of the region to provide all necessary assistance to Petrova’s relatives.
In addition, all those in contact with it must be isolated and tested for COVID-19.
Earlier, the Kommersant newspaper reported that the journalist was hospitalized in the regional clinical hospital on March 24, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia.
In addition, she was tested for COVID-19. He raised questions, then a second study was conducted. The sample was sent to the Novosibirsk laboratory, whose specialists confirmed the coronavirus infection.
As the newspaper reported, Petrova died on March 31 before receiving the results of the analyzes.