Following U.S. and Australia, Thailand reports its first coronavirus death

Thailand Sunday reported the first death from the novel coronavirus, following the U.S. and Australia who also announced their first deaths hours earlier.

The victim was a 35-year-old Thai retailer who also suffered from Dengue fever. He died on February 29, Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, said at the news conference on Sunday.

Thailand has so far recorded 42 coronavirus cases.