https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/autopsy-george-floyd-tested-positive-for-covid-19-iN4oEip28EqMwpixYK-aGQMinneapolis, MN – The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office released information from the official autopsy that noted the George Floyd had COVID-19.
A postmortem nasal swap showed that Floyd tested positive SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, according to KSTP. He had previously tested positive for COVID-19 in April 3.
The county’s autopsy report also revealed the 46 year old had the highly toxic opioid fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system when he died.
“Cause of death: Cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression,” Floyd’s autopsy said. “Manner of death: Homicide.”
“How injury occurred: Decedent experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by law enforcement officer(s),” the report continued. “Other significant conditions: Arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease; fentanyl intoxication; recent methamphetamine use.”