July 13: Two lawmakers succumb, 25 others infected
Two lawmakers in Madagascar have died after contracting COVID-19, over twenty others are also receiving treatment for the virus, president Andry Rajoelina announced on Sunday.
The deceased comprise one Senator and a member of the lower chamber. 11 other members and 14 senators also tested positive.
The news comes as government reimposed lockdown on a major region under which the capital Antananarivo falls. The reason was to better contain surge in cases.
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