2020 coronavirus pandemic in Bahrain
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
|---|---|
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Bahrain |
| First case | Manama |
| Arrival date | 21 February 2020 (3 weeks and 5 days) |
| Origin | Iran |
| Confirmed cases | 242[1] |
| Recovered | 81[1] |
Deaths | 1 |
This article documents the impacts of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in Bahrain, and may not include all the contemporary major responses and measures.
Timeline[edit]
February[edit]
On 21 February 2020, Bahrain confirmed the first COVID-19 cases, a school bus driver who came from Iran via Dubai.[2]
On 24 February, a Bahraini woman arriving at the Bahrain International Airport from Iran via Dubai was examined as part of the precautionary measures and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. She had arrived from Iran with her husband and sister in-law. Everyone was moved to isolation.[3]
Bahrain suspended all flights from Dubai Airport and Sharjah Airport for 48 hours.[2] It also announced a travel ban on Iran.[4][5]
On 25 February, Bahrain confirmed nine new cases, raising the total count to 17 cases.[2] The nine cases involved four Bahraini women and two Bahraini men coming from Iran via Sharjah, two Saudi women coming from Iran through Sharjah and one Bahraini coming through Dubai.[2]
Bahrain suspended all schools, nurseries and universities for two weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection.[4]The CBSE exams were held under strict measures.
On 26 February, Bahrain confirmed nine new cases, raising the total count to 26 cases, including three new cases involving three women travelling to the country from Iran.[6][7]
Civil Aviation Affairs in Bahrain announced that suspension of flights to and from Dubai International Airport was extended for an additional 48 hours. Flights to and from Iraq and Lebanon were suspended until further notice.[8] The Health Ministry announced compulsory health check ups for all citizens and residents who traveled to Iran in February.[9]
On 27 February, Bahrain confirmed seven new cases, raising the total count to 33 cases. Most of the new cases came from Iran via indirect flights. Infected individuals were taken to Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Community Medical Center for isolation.[8][10]
On 28 February, Bahrain confirmed two new cases, a Bahraini national and a Saudi Arabia national who had come from Iran via indirect flights.[11]
As of 28 February, there have been 38 confirmed cases in Bahrain.[11]
March[edit]
On 8 March, the Health minister of Bahrain said that there are 94 confirmed cases and 14 recovered cases.[12]
As of 12 March, among nations with at least one million citizens, Bahrain has the world's fourth highest per capita rate of positive Coronavirus cases in the world at 114.6 cases per million people (2.0x times the rate of China)[13]
On 16 March, the Ministry of Health reported that a 65-year-old Bahraini woman had died from the coronavirus, marking the first death in Bahrain and the Gulf from the disease. The woman was believed to have chronic diseases.[14] On the same day, the national coronavirus task force launched an appeal for volunteers to provide medical and administrative support during the crisis. The Civil Aviation Authority also announced a significant reduction of incoming flights to Bahrain.[15]
On 17 March, the Bahraini government unveiled an $11.39 billion stimulus package to support the country's economy during the pandemic, also covering water and electricity bills over the next 3 months.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK". www.worldometers.info. 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Bahrain coronavirus case No. 1: A school bus driver". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Second case of coronavirus detected in Bahrain". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Bahrain suspends all private, public schools amid coronavirus outbreak". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain announces travel ban on Iran amid coronavirus outbreak". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain confirms 3 new cases of novel coronavirus". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain announces 26 coronavirus cases". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Coronavirus: 7 new cases in Bahrain, total up to 33". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain to test anyone who traveled to Iran in last month for coronavirus". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain reports 7 new cases of coronavirus bringing total to 33". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Bahrain reports two new cases of coronavirus, one a Saudi national". Reuters. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "تزايد أعداد المصابين بفيروس كورونا في دول عربية ومصر تفحص نزلاء فنادق مدينة الأقصر". 9 March 2020 – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ "Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country, Territory, or Conveyance". Worldometer. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Bahrain reports first Gulf death from disease". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain calls for volunteers | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain offers $11.39bn package to offset Covid-19 impact". www.tradearabia.com. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
