COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
| COVID-19 pandemic in Benin | |
|---|---|
A Beninese wearing a face mask. | |
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Benin |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| Index case | Porto-Novo |
| Arrival date | 16 March 2020 (5 years, 3 months and 1 day) |
| Confirmed cases | 28,036 (updated 1 April 2025) |
Deaths | 163 (updated 1 April 2025) |
| Vaccinations |
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| Government website | |
| https://sante.gouv.bj/COVID19-TOUT-SAVOIR-SUR-LA-GESTION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-AU-BENIN | |
The COVID-19 pandemic in Benin 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 Benin in March 2020.