Botswana on Tuesday confirmed its first death from the new coronavirus.
A 79-year-old person, who came to the country from South Africa on March 15, died due to the virus, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane said in a statement.
He also said the deceased had suffered from other diseases.
Four people in the country have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so far.
Meanwhile, President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared a state of emergency for three weeks to avert the spread of the virus.
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