COVID-19 pandemic in Benin

The COVID-19 pandemic in Benin was a part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Benin in March 2020.

COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
A Beninese wearing a face mask.
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationBenin
First outbreakWuhan, China
Index casePorto-Novo
Arrival date16 March 2020
(4 years, 1 month and 4 days)
Confirmed cases28,036 (updated 20 April 2024)
Deaths
163 (updated 20 April 2024)
Vaccinations
  • 3,697,190 (total vaccinated)
  • 2,742,837 (fully vaccinated)
  • 4,232,541 (doses administered)
Government website
https://sante.gouv.bj/COVID19-TOUT-SAVOIR-SUR-LA-GESTION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-AU-BENIN
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