The Somaliland Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported the country’s second death from the deadly coronavirus.
The deceased was an old man lives in Hargeisa who did not travel to any other country.
This latest fatality comes a day after the Somaliland Health ministry confirmed its first death from the respiratory disease which has killed over 257,000 people worldwide.
Somaliland also reported three additional cases of the virus, officially known as COVID-19 bringing the total number of infections in the country to 12.
![British Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on, at Number 10 Downing Street, following the results of the election, in London, UK, July 5, 2024 [Kevin Coombs/Reuters]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-05T115520Z_52034812_RC2ZO8AP0G9J_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ELECTION-1720202222.webp?resize=100%2C70&ssl=1 "New PM Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win")
