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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus
• COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
• COVID-19 vaccination in Belarus
• Omicron variant