2020 coronavirus pandemic in the Palestinian Territories
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
|---|---|
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Palestine |
| First case | 5 March 2020 (Duration, 1 week and 6 days) |
| Origin | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Confirmed cases | 44 |
Deaths | 0 |
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have spread to the West Bank on 5 March 2020, beginning the 2020 coronavirus outbreak in Palestine.[1] The Palestinian health ministry said the cases had first been detected at a hotel in the Bethlehem area, where a group of Greek tourists had visited the hotel in late February, with two later diagnosed with the virus.[2]
As of 15 March, Hamas said that there are have been no confirmed cases in Gaza.[3]
Timeline[edit]
5 March:
- Seven COVID-19 disease cases were confirmed near Bethlehem in the West Bank.[4][5][6] The Palestinian health ministry said the cases had first been detected at a hotel in the Bethlehem area, where a group of Greek tourists had visited the hotel in late February, with two later diagnosed with the virus.[7] The Church of the Nativity is expected to close after 2 Greek visitors that later tested positive were visiting hotels in the area.[8]
- As a result, the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists.[9]The Palestinian government declared a state of emergency in the West Bank on 5 March.[10] Schools, universities, mosques and churches will be closed for one month.
7 March:
- On 7 March, there were 22 cases of infections.[11]
- City of Bethlehem is locked down as 16 cases of infection are found in the West Bank, including nine cases in Bethlehem.[12] The lockdown is imposed by Israeli military as Israel controlled all entrances to the West Bank. According to the Israeli defense ministry, the lockdown of Bethlehem is imposed in coordination with Palestinian authorities.[13]
9 March:
- Palestinian authorities announce that there are 5 more cases on the West Bank. Four cases were recorded in Bethlehem, and one in Tulkarm.[14]
13 March
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 35 coronavirus cases on March 13, mostly concentrated in the Bethlehem Governorate.[15]
14 March
- 3 new cases has been announced, bringing the total to 38 cases.[16]
16 March
- A second case was confirmed in Tulkarm raising the number in Palestine to 39. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that Kuwait has contributed $5.5 million to help the Palestinians overcome coronavirus.[17][18]
18 March
- The number of cases has risen to 44.[19] 40 cases are from Bethlehem, two from Tulkarem, one from Ramallah and another from Nablus.[20]
- Israeli Minister of Defense, Naftali Bennett said "Starting Wednesday, those West Bank-based Palestinians, who happen to work or trade in vital sectors, such as health, agriculture and building, can reside in Israel”. More than 100,000 Palestinian workers from the West Bank who work in Israel, usually return home on a daily basis.[21]
See also[edit]
- Greece–Palestine relations
- 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Greece
- 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Jordan
- 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Israel
References[edit]
- ^ "West Bank confirms 7 coronavirus cases in Bethlehem". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Hamas: There are no cases of coronavirus in Gaza". Israelnationalnews.com. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Haaretz (6 March 2020). "Israel Orders Closure on Bethlehem After Seven Coronavirus Cases Discovered". Haaretz. Retrieved 6 March 2020 – via Haaretz.
- ^ "Palestinians confirm seven cases". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus in Palestine: Suspected cases near Bethlehem". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ [2]
- ^ "Church of Nativity in Bethlehem to close over coronavirus fears". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Palestinians announce West Bank tourism ban over coronavirus". France24. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ staff, T. O. I.; Agencies. "PA shutters West Bank, Israel quarantines Bethlehem after coronavirus found". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE". gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "Bethlehem under lockdown after coronavirus cases confirmed". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Bethlehem Becomes a Ghost Town After Coronavirus Closure". Haaretz. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Palestine confirms 5 more coronavirus cases". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "The risk remains very high: 35 cases of Corona virus disease Palestine". PNN. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Palestine reports 3 new coronavirus cases in Bethlehem". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "New coronavirus case confirmed in Palestine". Roya News. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ 16 March WHO
- ^ "Live Updates Israeli Coronavirus Diagnoses Spike by 27 Percent, Top Brass to Prepare for Full Lockdown". Haaretz. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Palestine confirms three new coronavirus cases". Wafa. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Due to Corona, Israel to Let Palestinian Workers Stay in Workplaces". IMEMC. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
