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Reno woman says she lost her husband to COVID-19

Posted at 11:33 PM, Mar 31, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-01 02:33:13-04

NEVADA (KTNV) — A Reno woman is mourning the loss of her husband after he passed away over the weekend due to COVID-19.

Alana Mcallister says her husband Bruce had symptoms that began with a cough and fever on March 20.

The 47-year-old had just returned from visiting New York.

However, Bruce Mcallister died five days after being admitted to the hospital.

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Alana Mcallister also tested positive for the virus, but she said she and her son remain in quarantine.

Bruce Mcallister had an underlying health condition, according to Alana Mcallister.