2020.02.15 22:23 GMT+8

Chinese tourist dies in France from coronavirus, first death in Europe

Updated 2020.02.15 22:23 GMT+8
CGTN

A Chinese tourist in France has died of the new coronavirus, becoming the first fatality in Europe. France's Health Minister said the 80-year-old man had been treated at a hospital in northern Paris but he died of a lung infection caused by the virus. She said France has confirmed 11 cases of the virus. Four patients were successfully treated and have checked out of hospital. Six others remain hospitalized but are not in a critical condition.

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