COVID-19 timeline by country in Africa
== COVID-19 Timeline by Country in Africa ==
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had a significant impact on countries across Africa. This article provides a detailed timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic by country in Africa, highlighting key events, government responses, and the progression of the virus.
Algeria[edit | edit source]
- February 25, 2020: Algeria reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, an Italian national.
- March 12, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
- March 17, 2020: Algeria suspends all air and sea travel to and from Europe.
- April 4, 2020: The government imposes a nationwide curfew to curb the spread of the virus.
Egypt[edit | edit source]
- February 14, 2020: Egypt confirms its first case of COVID-19, marking the first case on the African continent.
- March 8, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
- March 19, 2020: Egypt suspends all international flights.
- March 25, 2020: A nationwide curfew is imposed.
Nigeria[edit | edit source]
- February 27, 2020: Nigeria confirms its first case of COVID-19, an Italian citizen.
- March 23, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
- March 30, 2020: A lockdown is imposed in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State.
- April 27, 2020: The lockdown is extended for another two weeks.
South Africa[edit | edit source]
- March 5, 2020: South Africa reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
- March 27, 2020: A nationwide lockdown is implemented.
- April 23, 2020: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a phased easing of the lockdown.
- June 1, 2020: The country moves to Level 3 of the lockdown, allowing more businesses to reopen.
Kenya[edit | edit source]
- March 13, 2020: Kenya confirms its first case of COVID-19.
- March 26, 2020: A nationwide curfew is imposed.
- April 6, 2020: Movement in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale is restricted.
- July 6, 2020: President Uhuru Kenyatta announces the lifting of the travel restrictions.
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