Coronavirus: Rwanda reports first death

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda

President Paul Kagame of Rwandae

Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, on Sunday, reported the East African nation’s first death caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The victim was a 65-year-old driver, who opted to return home from a neighbouring country, where he resided, after falling severely ill, the ministry said in a statement.

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He passed away from severe respiratory complications while receiving treatment at a specialised COVID-19 treatment facility.

(Reuters/NAN)

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