COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda
The COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda 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 Rwanda in March 2020. Rwanda's response to the pandemic has received international praise for its effectiveness. Despite limited resources, the country's well organised healthcare system, rapid deployment of testing procedures and high public trust in medical authorities have led to a successful public health response. As of 15 December 2021, there were 100,763 total confirmed cases, 1,344 confirmed deaths, 7 million first vaccine shots, and 1 critical case.
| COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Rwanda |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| Index case | Kigali |
| Arrival date | 14 March 2020 (4 years, 1 month and 6 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 133,221 (updated 20 April 2024) |
| Recovered | 131,112 (17 November 2022) |
Deaths | 1,468 (updated 20 April 2024) |
| Fatality rate | 1.33% |
| Vaccinations | 11,425,742 total vaccinations
7,011,427 first doses 4,381,843 second doses 32,472 booster shots |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.