Coronavirus somalia benin republic liberia tanzania confirm first cases
Here are the updates on the first confirmed cases of coronavirus in Somalia, Benin Republic, Liberia, and Tanzania:
Somalia:
- Date: March 14, 2020
- Number of cases: 1
- Details: Somalia confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a 37-year-old Somali national who had recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates. The patient was admitted to a hospital in Mogadishu, the capital city, and is receiving treatment.
Benin Republic:
- Date: March 16, 2020
- Number of cases: 1
- Details: Benin Republic confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a 34-year-old woman who had recently traveled to France. The patient was admitted to a hospital in Cotonou, the economic capital, and is receiving treatment.
Liberia:
- Date: March 16, 2020
- Number of cases: 1
- Details: Liberia confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a 30-year-old Liberian national who had recently traveled to the United States. The patient was admitted to a hospital in Monrovia, the capital city, and is receiving treatment.
Tanzania:
- Date: March 17, 2020
- Number of cases: 1
- Details: Tanzania confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a 46-year-old Tanzanian national who had recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates. The patient was admitted to a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the largest city, and is receiving treatment.
It's worth noting that these countries have taken measures to contain the spread of the virus, including restricting travel, increasing public awareness, and enhancing surveillance and testing.