COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a part of the 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 10 March 2020. The first few confirmed cases were all outside arrivals. Quotes It is sad to hear that just as the DRC appears to be near ending its worst Ebola outbreak, a new virus is threatening the health of its citizens, [https://www.afro.who.int/news/first-case-covid-19-confirmed-democratic-republic-congo? However, some of the readiness efforts put in place during the Ebola outbreak may help the country respond to COVID-19. WHO is here to support you, just as we continue to do in the Ebola response. [https://www.afro.who.int/news/first-case-covid-19-confirmed-democratic-republic-congo?country=975&name=Democratic+Republic+of+Congo&utm_ External links Democratic Republic of the Congo Category:COVID-19 pandemic in Africa