COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Helena
This article documents the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the British Overseas Territory Saint Helena.
| COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Helena | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Saint Helena |
| Confirmed cases | 0 |
| Suspected cases‡ | 0 |
| ‡Suspected cases have not been confirmed by laboratory tests as being due to this strain, although some other strains may have been ruled out. | |
Timeline
As of 26 November 2020 there have been no reported cases of the coronavirus.[1]
On 27 March the Saint Helena government announced a suspected case of coronavirus in an individual that had been self-isolating since 21 March.[2] Owing to Saint Helena's remote location, no testing facilities are readily available at present. The case later tested negative.[3]
References
- "You searched for coronavirus".
- "St Helena Government". www.facebook.com.
- "Coronavirus (Covid-19): Live Q&A". St Helena Government. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
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