26-year-old man becomes youngest victim of the coronavirus in Israel

Asulin had begun going through a process of becoming more religious and belonged to the Breslov hassidic sect.

JUNE 15, 2020 09:08

Israeli Professor Galia Rahavm, head of infectious diseases, is seen in one of the rooms where returning Israelis will stay under observation and isolation at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, February 19, 2020 (photo credit: HEIDI LEVINE/POOL/REUTERS) — Israeli Professor Galia Rahavm, head of infectious diseases, is seen in one of the rooms where returning Israelis will stay under observation and isolation at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, February 19, 2020

(photo credit: HEIDI LEVINE/POOL/REUTERS)

Oshri Asulin, a 26-year-old soldier from Kfar Saba, died of complications from coronavirus at Sheba Medical Center after being hospitalized for two months, Israeli media reported.

He arrived at the medical center will severe abdominal pain and a high fever. His health deteriorated after testing positive for coronavirus.

Asulin had already recovered from the coronavirus, but was in serious condition and had to be intubated. After his recovery, he suffered from a rare complication known as Kawasaki disease, as well as an inflamed heart muscle, which led to his death.

Asulin had begun going through a process of becoming more religious, and belonged to the Breslov hassidic sect. He had also started to teach Bible lessons.

"We have sadly been informed that Oshri Asulin has died, when he's only 26," said Kfar Saba Mayor Raffi Sa'ar. "Dear Oshri, a young happy spirit has died after a long battle with the coronavirus. From me and all citizens of the city, we send our regards to the his dear family. Rest in peace."

Before Asulin, the youngest victim of the virus was a 29-year-old woman who was suffering from a terminal illness.

Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.