Did a Chinese Woman Die From COVID-19 in Zimbabwe? Depends on Who You Believe

Here’s what we know: a woman from the eastern city of Mutare who recently returned from China made it to Wilkins hospital in Harare where she checked herself in complaining of symptoms consistent with those of COVID-19.  We don’t know her nationality and what the official cause of death was.

Nonetheless, various Zimbabwe media outlets (including some not known for their accuracy) are reporting that the woman was, in fact, Chinese and suggesting a cover-up by the government. 

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