Some weeks after developing a herbal mixture claimed to be capable of dealing with the coronavirus, Madagascar, on Saturday, May 16, recorded its first death from the disease.
According to Reuters, the deceased person is a 57-year-old medical worker who was also battling with diabetes and high blood pressure as underlying health issues.
This was confirmed by the spokesman of the COVID-19 task force in the country, Hanta Danielle Vololontiana.
Volontiana said: “A man died from COVID-19 in Madagascar … he is 57 years old and a member of the medical staff.”