▲ Japanese cruise ship passengers arrive at Darwin airport
In Australia and Thailand, the first death from day 1 (local time) of Coronavirus Infection-19 (Corona 19) occurred.
Foreign spokesmen, including AFP, said a 78-year-old man died in Perth Hospital in Western Australia, who was infected by Diamond Princess, a cruise ship in Japan where numerous corona19 confirmed.
The deceased and his wife, 79, are members of more than 160 Australians who fled to Diamond Princess last month, both of whom were positive during their return home.
The couple were taken to Perth Hospital's containment ward last month.
Andrew Robertson, director of health for Western Australia, explained that the couple had mild symptoms at first, but later deteriorated her husband's condition.
He was both quarantined early and said, "There is no danger to the community or to medical staff."
New South Wales health officials say a man in their 40s who has visited Iran has been identified as 26th confirmed in Australia.
The first death toll from Corona 19 occurred in Thailand.
The Thai health ministry said a 35-year-old man who was infected with Corona 19 died.
The man is also known to have dengue symptoms.
In Thailand, 42 people have been confirmed for corona19, including the death to date, of which 30 have been cured.
Earlier in the United States, a man in his fifties died in Washington on Monday, 29th.
(Photo = EPA, Yonhap News)