Madagascar Confirms First Covid-19 Death As Govt Extends Lockdown By 15 Days
Madagascar has confirmed its first coronavirus death.
The confirmation was given by the nation’s Taskforce on Sunday.
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Reuters reports that its spokeswoman, Hanta Danielle Vololontiana, the deceased also had diabetes and high blood pressure.
“A man died from COVID-19 in Madagascar … he is 57 years old and a member of the medical staff,” she added.
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Furthermore, the government also extended the covid-19 national lockdown by 15 days, effective from May 16.
Recall that the nation had recorded zero covid-19 death, on the grounds that its herbal remedy( Covid-19 Organics) had been effective in curing covid-19.
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The President, Andry Rajoelina, in a tweet on Sunday, said he would address the nation by 8pm.
