COVID-19 timeline by country in Africa

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== COVID-19 Timeline by Country in Africa ==

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had a significant impact on countries across Africa. This article provides a detailed timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic by country in Africa, highlighting key events, government responses, and the progression of the virus.

Algeria[edit]

  • February 25, 2020: Algeria reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, an Italian national.
  • March 12, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
  • March 17, 2020: Algeria suspends all air and sea travel to and from Europe.
  • April 4, 2020: The government imposes a nationwide curfew to curb the spread of the virus.

Egypt[edit]

  • February 14, 2020: Egypt confirms its first case of COVID-19, marking the first case on the African continent.
  • March 8, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
  • March 19, 2020: Egypt suspends all international flights.
  • March 25, 2020: A nationwide curfew is imposed.

Nigeria[edit]

  • February 27, 2020: Nigeria confirms its first case of COVID-19, an Italian citizen.
  • March 23, 2020: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported.
  • March 30, 2020: A lockdown is imposed in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State.
  • April 27, 2020: The lockdown is extended for another two weeks.

South Africa[edit]

  • March 5, 2020: South Africa reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
  • March 27, 2020: A nationwide lockdown is implemented.
  • April 23, 2020: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a phased easing of the lockdown.
  • June 1, 2020: The country moves to Level 3 of the lockdown, allowing more businesses to reopen.

Kenya[edit]

  • March 13, 2020: Kenya confirms its first case of COVID-19.
  • March 26, 2020: A nationwide curfew is imposed.
  • April 6, 2020: Movement in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale is restricted.
  • July 6, 2020: President Uhuru Kenyatta announces the lifting of the travel restrictions.

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