23rd March, 2020
Montenegro has recorded its first death from the novel coronavirus.
According to the state broadcaster RTCG, a 65-year old man died shortly after his arrival from Serbia.
The Health Authorities confirmed that the man travelled to Serbia before his death at a hospital in the capital Podgorica on Sunday.
Currently, 22 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Balkan country.
The Health Authorities said that another 5,500 people suspected to have the virus were under observation.