Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2020)

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Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus began in early 2020, with the first confirmed case reported on February 28, 2020. The timeline below outlines the key events and developments in Belarus during the year 2020.

February 2020[edit | edit source]

  • February 28: The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Belarus was reported. A student from Iran tested positive for the virus in Minsk.

March 2020[edit | edit source]

  • March 4: The second case was confirmed, involving a person who had traveled from Italy.
  • March 13: The number of confirmed cases rose to 27.
  • March 16: The government announced the suspension of mass events and recommended social distancing measures.
  • March 23: The total number of confirmed cases reached 81.

April 2020[edit | edit source]

  • April 1: Belarus reported its first death related to COVID-19.
  • April 10: The number of confirmed cases surpassed 1,000.
  • April 20: The total number of confirmed cases reached 6,264, with 51 deaths.

May 2020[edit | edit source]

  • May 1: The number of confirmed cases exceeded 15,000.
  • May 9: Despite the pandemic, Belarus held a Victory Day parade in Minsk, which was attended by thousands of people.
  • May 31: The total number of confirmed cases reached 42,556, with 235 deaths.

June 2020[edit | edit source]

  • June 15: The number of confirmed cases surpassed 55,000.
  • June 30: The total number of confirmed cases reached 62,424, with 398 deaths.

July 2020[edit | edit source]

  • July 1: The government announced the easing of some restrictions, including the reopening of schools and businesses.
  • July 31: The total number of confirmed cases reached 67,251, with 543 deaths.

August 2020[edit | edit source]

  • August 9: Presidential elections were held, leading to widespread protests and concerns about the potential spread of the virus.
  • August 31: The total number of confirmed cases reached 71,217, with 676 deaths.

September 2020[edit | edit source]

  • September 15: The number of confirmed cases surpassed 73,000.
  • September 30: The total number of confirmed cases reached 76,104, with 802 deaths.

October 2020[edit | edit source]

  • October 1: The government announced new measures to control the spread of the virus, including mandatory mask-wearing in public places.
  • October 31: The total number of confirmed cases reached 100,000, with 1,000 deaths.

November 2020[edit | edit source]

  • November 15: The number of confirmed cases surpassed 110,000.
  • November 30: The total number of confirmed cases reached 120,847, with 1,200 deaths.

December 2020[edit | edit source]

  • December 1: The government began preparations for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • December 31: The total number of confirmed cases reached 150,000, with 1,500 deaths.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD