COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda
| COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Rwanda |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| Index case | Kigali |
| Arrival date | 14 March 2020 (5 years, 3 months and 3 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 133,264 (updated 1 April 2025) |
| Recovered | 131,112 (17 November 2022) |
Deaths | 1,468 (updated 1 April 2025) |
| Fatality rate | 1.33% |
| Vaccinations | 11,425,742 total vaccinations
7,011,427 first doses 4,381,843 second doses 32,472 booster shots |
The COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda 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 Rwanda in March 2020. Rwanda's response to the pandemic has received international praise for its effectiveness. Despite limited resources, the country's well organised healthcare system, rapid deployment of testing procedures and high public trust in medical authorities have led to a successful public health response. As of 15 December 2021, there were 100,763 total confirmed cases, 1,344 confirmed deaths, 7 million first vaccine shots, and 1 critical case.