US Navy sailor from Hawaii dies of COVID-19 complications weeks after testing positive – KHON2

Posted: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:32 PM HST / Updated: Feb 15, 2021 / 06:13 PM HST

HONOLULU (KHON2) A Navy Sailor from Hawaii has died of COVID-19, according to the US Navy.

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Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Marcglenn L. Orcullo was assigned to assault ship USS Wasp, homeported in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

He was admitted to Sentara Princess Anne Hospital on Jan. 17 where he tested positive for COVID-19. As his symptoms worsened, Orcullo was transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment in the hospitals intensive care unit.

By Feb. 12, Petty Officer Orcullo died of COVID-related complications. He was 42 years old.

It is unclear whether he had any underlying conditions.

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US Navy sailor from Hawaii dies of COVID-19 complications weeks after testing positive - KHON2

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