Nyan Win, CEC member of National League for Democracy, who was under detention, died at Yangon General Hospital at 9 am today after being infected with Covid-19.
Like other central NLD leaders, he had been arrested and detained since February 1. After being infected with Covid-19 in Insein prison, he was sent to YGH on July 11 for treatment.
“U Nyan Win died at 9am. On July 11, he was admitted to YGH after he had tested positive for Covid-19. He was suffering from hypertension and diabetes. He died this morning because of his underlying health conditions,” said Major General Zaw Min Tun, leader of the information team of the State Administration Council.
Another NLD’s CEC member Han Tha Myint is also receiving treatment at YGH after being infected with Covid-19 in Insein prison.
Likewise, NLD’s CEC member Phyo Min Thein, who served as Yangon Region chief minister, was infected with the virus and received treatment at a military hospital. As he has relieved, he has been sent to a military hostel.
“U Phyo Min Thein received treatment at the defence services hospital. He has already been discharged from hospital. He is now receiving special care at a military hostel,” said the major general.
Nyan Win was 79 years old when he died. Before his detention, he served as secretary of NLD’s CEC, chair of the party’s central information committee, leader of the disciplinary enforcement central committee and chair of the Union Legal Supporting Committee.
