First coronavirus death confirmed in Australia

The first Australian to die from coronavirus passed away at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

The first Australian to die from coronavirus passed away at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Source: SBS

An elderly Perth man has become the first person in Australia to die from the coronavirus as authorities say an increase in cases is inevitable across the country.


Western Australia's Chief Health Officer on Sunday confirmed the man died at a Perth hospital in the early hours of the morning.


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