Montenegro on Monday recorded its first death from the novel coronavirus, according to the state broadcaster RTCG.
RTCG reported that a 65-year old man died shortly after his arrival at a hospital in the capital Podgorica on Sunday.
According to RTCG, the man had earlier travelled to Serbia.
Currently, 22 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Balkan country.
The Health Authorities said that another 5,500 people suspected to have the virus were under observation. (dpa/NAN)