BRUSSELS
The first Belgian citizen infected with the new coronavirus died, Belgian Federal Health Minister Maggie de Block and Brussels Regional Health Minister Alain Maron announced on Wednesday.
The victim was a 90-year-old lady, according to the Belgian media sources.
The patient “died despite the quality medical service provided” by the Iris-Sud Clinic in Brussels, de Block told the press.
The ministers expressed their condolences to the family of the victim and praised “the tireless, calm and professional work” of medical experts.
To prevent the spread of the virus, Belgium banned on Tuesday events hosting more than 1,000 people.
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