A second coronavirus-related death has been reported in New Zealand.
A woman in her 90s died in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch.
NZ Herald reports there are 44 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, of which 23 are confirmed cases and 21 are probable cases.
Deputy Director of Public Health Dr. Caroline McElnay this afternoon stated the woman died yesterday and she has had several related health conditions.
McElnay says as been seen around the world, COVID-19 could be fatal for elderly people with underlying health conditions.
The total number of cases in New Zealand is 1,283.
[Source: NZ Herald]
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