This archive report was first published on 18 May 2020.
On May 17, 2020, Madagascar confirmed its first coronavirus death, a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure.
The national COVID-19 taskforce announced the death in a televised statement, citing the man's age and profession.
According to the taskforce, the man died on Saturday night, marking a significant milestone in the country's fight against the pandemic.
