A prominent Norwegian COVID-19 denier has died from the coronavirus after hosting 2 events at his property, the MailOnline reported on Thursday.

Hans Kristian Gaarder tested positive for the deadly virus after dying on April 6 in Gran, a municipality that lies some 40 miles north of Oslo.

Just days before his death, the 60-year-old conspiracy theorist hosted 2 illegal gatherings at a barn on his property on March 26 and 27.

Several attendees have since tested positive for COVID-19 and had passed the virus onto their close contacts, according to NRK.

Local newspaper Hadeland said at least 12 people had tested positive after attending the events. Police are now working to establish the total number of attendees.

The Gran Municipality confirmed the death of a man in his 60s on its website.

“A man in his 60s, living in Gran, has died after being ill with coronavirus. The person was not tested for coronavirus before he died, but it is confirmed afterward that he was infected with the virus.

“Gran municipality has become aware that two events were held, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March, on the man’s property. We do not know how many and who have participated in the event, but ask the participants to take a corona test as soon as possible.”

A statement on the website from the municipality’s chief physician chief Are Løken said the death was “a sad message to get,” adding “our thoughts now go to the relatives.”

“We are again reminded of how dangerous the virus can be and how important it is that we endure the strict measure for a while longer.”

Gatherings have been prohibited in the area since March 16 in a bid to curb infections.

On Wednesday, 599 new infections of COVID-19 were reported in Norway along with 18 fatalities.

Around 106,000 cases have been recorded in the country since the pandemic began last spring, along with 706 deaths.