Estonia - Paradise of the North

Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.

Thursday, 26 March 2020

First coronavirus death reported in Estonia

Yesterday Tallinn Central Hospital reported the first coronavirus death. An 83-year-old woman from Hiiumaa succumbed to the virus after being hospitalised on March 20. She had a pre-existing medical condition. The Estonian Health Board has stated that the number of people infected with the coronaavirus in Estonia is now 538.