| COVID-19 pandemic in Eritrea | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Eritrea |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Index case | Asmara |
| Arrival date | 21 March 2020 |
| Confirmed cases | 10,189[1] (updated 17 Nov 2024) |
Deaths | 103[1] (updated 17 Nov 2024) |
The COVID-19 pandemic in Eritrea is part of the ongoing 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 Eritrea on 21 March 2020. The government introduced strict social distancing measures by end of March 2020 which was enforced until April 2021. In April 2021 the government relaxed restrictions and opened up schools, resumed commercial flights and public transportation. Mask and social distancing guidelines are still in place.[when?]