Article content

BELGRADE — North Macedonia has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus infection, diagnosed in a woman who recently arrived from Italy, the health minister said on Wednesday.

“The patient tested positive for coronavirus… She is the first patient in North Macedonia to have tested positive for this pathogen,” Venko Filipce said.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or North Macedonia confirms first case of coronavirus Back to video

The woman, who sought medical help early on Wednesday, drove to North Macedonia from Italy in a van. All other passengers from the van are undergoing tests, Filipce said. (Reporting by Aleksandar Vasovic; Editing by Gareth Jones)