A Canadian has died in Japan from complications related to COVID-19.
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne confirmed the news on Twitter and shared his condolences with the family of the as yet unnamed Canadian.
The federal government is providing consular assistance to the deceased's family.
Deeply saddened to learn of the death of a Canadian in Japan from complications related to #COVID19. Our deepest condolences to the family, to whom we are providing consular assistance during this difficult time.
— François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) (@FP_Champagne) March 20, 2020