Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2021)
Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus continued to evolve throughout 2021, with various developments in public health measures, vaccination efforts, and case numbers. This article provides a detailed timeline of the key events and responses in Belarus during the year 2021.
January 2021[edit | edit source]
- **January 1**: Belarus reported a total of 199,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
- **January 15**: The Ministry of Health announced the arrival of the first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine from Russia.
- **January 25**: Mass vaccination campaigns began, prioritizing healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
February 2021[edit | edit source]
- **February 10**: Belarus received an additional shipment of the Sputnik V vaccine.
- **February 20**: The government reported a decline in daily new cases, attributing it to the ongoing vaccination efforts.
March 2021[edit | edit source]
- **March 5**: The Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of the Alpha variant of the virus in Belarus.
- **March 20**: A new wave of infections was reported, leading to increased hospitalizations.
April 2021[edit | edit source]
- **April 1**: Belarus began administering the Sinopharm BIBP COVID-19 vaccine received from China.
- **April 15**: The government imposed stricter public health measures, including mandatory mask-wearing in public spaces.
May 2021[edit | edit source]
- **May 10**: The daily number of new cases started to decline again.
- **May 25**: The Ministry of Health announced that over 500,000 people had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
June 2021[edit | edit source]
- **June 1**: Belarus reported a total of 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
- **June 15**: The government lifted some restrictions as the vaccination campaign progressed.
July 2021[edit | edit source]
- **July 5**: The Delta variant was detected in Belarus, leading to concerns about a potential new wave of infections.
- **July 20**: The Ministry of Health urged the public to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the Delta variant.
August 2021[edit | edit source]
- **August 1**: Belarus received a new shipment of the Sputnik V vaccine.
- **August 15**: The government reported that 1 million people had been fully vaccinated.
September 2021[edit | edit source]
- **September 10**: Schools reopened with strict health protocols in place.
- **September 25**: The Ministry of Health announced booster shots for healthcare workers and the elderly.
October 2021[edit | edit source]
- **October 5**: Belarus experienced a surge in new cases, primarily due to the Delta variant.
- **October 20**: The government reintroduced some restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.
November 2021[edit | edit source]
- **November 1**: Belarus reported a total of 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
- **November 15**: The Ministry of Health expanded the vaccination campaign to include children aged 12 and older.
December 2021[edit | edit source]
- **December 1**: The government announced that over 2 million people had been fully vaccinated.
- **December 20**: Belarus received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
See also[edit | edit source]
- COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
- COVID-19 vaccination in Belarus
- Public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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