First coronavirus death in Belgium

 

Belgium’s health ministry reported on Wednesday the first coronavirus death in the country, Belga news agency said citing a statement.

The government statement said the patient was 90 years old who was treated in Hôpitaux Iris Sud. No more information is known at this time.

“Despite the quality of the care provided by the medical teams, a 90-year-old patient died,” said Minister Belgian Health Minister Maggie De Block. “In the name of the federal government, I offer my sincere condolences to his loved ones and wish them much courage in this difficult moment. I also thank the entire medical staff for their professionalism and availability.”

 

Via Reuters

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