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By Nathan Craig 
1 hour ago
Durban – A Verulam family was nearly wiped out by Covid-19 in a matter of weeks, leaving only their daughter fighting for her life.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation Monday about overcoming the second wave, but that morning, Cynthia Chitray, 71, and her son Dean Chitray, 42, were found dead in their Brindhaven home.
They were in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.
On Thursday, the daughter, who asked not to be identified to avoid stigmatization, was released from a Pietermaritzburg hospital where she had been on a ventilator and in intensive care due to the virus.
You are at home, but you still need supplemental oxygen.
The first family member to contract Covid-19 and pass away was 71-year-old Sam Chitray, the father, whom the family suspects contracted it at a hospital check-up for a kidney disorder about three weeks ago.
A relative told the Sunday Tribune that his uncle’s health began to deteriorate after his checkup and he was subsequently admitted to hospital.
“His daughter visited him before he came in to see how the check-up went, and that’s when we think she contracted the virus. Her husband also tested positive. The health department visited the family to trace contacts, conduct tests and quarantine them, ”he said.
He said Sam died last week on Friday and his funeral took place on Tuesday in accordance with Covid -19 protocols.
“Dean and Cynthia were cremated on Wednesday after investigations into their deaths were conducted. We were told there was no crime or signs of theft. In fact, I called Dean on Sunday night to ask how he and his mother, and said they were fine, but his mother was asleep. It was discovered that he had died 12 hours before Dean, who was found on the sofa in the living room, “he said.
The daughter was the only survivor.
The relative said that when he learned of his father’s death, he crushed her, and that is why they delayed giving the news about his brother and mother.
“That stress and anguish worsened her condition and led to her requiring ventilation. We kept the news about her mother and brother from her for as long as we could so she could be as strong as possible. That is why we also requested a statement from a company from Verulam’s security to be removed from Facebook, “he said.
A concern of the family was the various conspiracy theories formulated by the community surrounding the deaths.
“We want to clarify things. There were no murders or suicides. It was Covid-19. The family is suffering a great loss, and the daughter is still struggling to regain her strength. It has been a nightmare, but we are doing everything we can to achieve it. Right now, she needs as much love and support as possible, so that’s what we’re giving her. “
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