COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea

COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationEquatorial Guinea
First outbreakWuhan, China
Index caseMalabo
Arrival date14 March 2020
(4 years and 7 months)
Confirmed cases17,130[1] (updated 13 Oct 2024)
Deaths
183[1] (updated 13 Oct 2024)
VaccinationsUpdated 13 Oct 2024:
  • 270,109[1] (total vaccinated)
  • 214,032[1] (fully vaccinated)
  • 488,738[1] (doses administered)

The COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Equatorial Guinea on 14 March 2020.[2] Equatorial Guinea has a weak healthcare system, leaving it vulnerable to an outbreak.[3]

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  2. ^ "Equatorial Guinea announces first coronavirus case". Deccan Herald. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  3. ^ Hoff, Madison. "Here are the 24 countries that are least ready for a pandemic". Business Insider. Retrieved 29 March 2020.