Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2022)

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Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus (2022)

The COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus continued to evolve throughout 2022, with various developments in public health measures, vaccination campaigns, and case numbers. This article provides a detailed timeline of significant events and responses in Belarus during the year 2022.

January 2022[edit | edit source]

  • January 1: Belarus reported a total of 700,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • January 15: The Ministry of Health announced the detection of the Omicron variant in several regions, leading to increased testing and quarantine measures.
  • January 20: A new vaccination campaign was launched to encourage booster shots among the population.

February 2022[edit | edit source]

  • February 5: The government imposed stricter travel restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
  • February 18: Schools and universities were temporarily closed in major cities due to rising infection rates.

March 2022[edit | edit source]

  • March 1: Belarus received a new shipment of vaccines from Russia and China, aimed at accelerating the vaccination drive.
  • March 15: The Ministry of Health reported a decline in new cases, attributing it to the increased vaccination coverage.

April 2022[edit | edit source]

  • April 10: The government lifted some restrictions, including the reopening of schools and universities, as the situation improved.
  • April 25: A public awareness campaign was launched to promote vaccination among hesitant groups.

May 2022[edit | edit source]

  • May 5: Belarus celebrated reaching a milestone of 50% of the population being fully vaccinated.
  • May 20: The Ministry of Health announced the availability of vaccines for children aged 12-17.

June 2022[edit | edit source]

  • June 1: A slight increase in cases was reported, leading to renewed calls for vaccination and adherence to health guidelines.
  • June 15: The government introduced a digital health pass for vaccinated individuals to facilitate travel and access to public events.

July 2022[edit | edit source]

  • July 10: Belarus reported a total of 800,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • July 25: The Ministry of Health began offering a second booster dose for high-risk groups.

August 2022[edit | edit source]

  • August 5: A new variant of the virus was detected, prompting increased surveillance and testing.
  • August 20: The government reintroduced some restrictions in response to the new variant.

September 2022[edit | edit source]

  • September 1: Schools and universities reopened with strict health protocols in place.
  • September 15: The Ministry of Health reported a stabilization in the number of new cases.

October 2022[edit | edit source]

  • October 10: Belarus received additional vaccine doses from international partners to support ongoing vaccination efforts.
  • October 25: The government launched a campaign to vaccinate the elderly and other vulnerable populations.

November 2022[edit | edit source]

  • November 5: A decline in new cases was reported, leading to the easing of some restrictions.
  • November 20: The Ministry of Health announced plans to integrate COVID-19 vaccination into the routine immunization schedule.

December 2022[edit | edit source]

  • December 1: Belarus reported a total of 900,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • December 15: The government announced the end of the state of emergency, citing improved pandemic conditions.

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