COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea
| COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Equatorial Guinea |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| Index case | Malabo |
| Arrival date | 14 March 2020 (5 years, 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 17,130[1] (updated 6 Aug 2025) |
Deaths | 183[1] (updated 6 Aug 2025) |
| Vaccinations | Updated 6 Aug 2025: |
The COVID-19 pandemic in Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea on 14 March 2020.[2] Equatorial Guinea has a weak healthcare system, leaving it vulnerable to an outbreak.[3]
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