Categories: HEALTHWORLD

16 Countries Without Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Some countries without confirmed COVID-19 cases

Though the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus a pandemic, with no place safe from its effects, a handful of countries worldwide have escaped it so far, at least apparently, reported Anadolu Agency.

After first emerging in Wuhan, China last December, the virus has over 788,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with the death toll reaching nearly 38,000, according to figures compiled by US-based Johns Hopkins University.

However, 16 countries, some from Pacific nations and others from the Africa and Asia region, have no confirmed cases so far.

In Africa, the countries of Lesotho, South Sudan, Yemen, Sierra Leone, Burundi, and Malawi and the region of Western Sahara to date have not reported any coronavirus cases.

In Asia, countries such as Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and North Korea also have no reported cases.

Sponsored

There are also some Pacific Island nations, popular tourist destinations during normal times, which are apparently untouched by the virus thanks to their isolation and remoteness.

These countries and regions include Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tuvalu.

The COVID-19 virus has spread to at least 178 countries and regions around the globe.

In all, more than 166,700 people diagnosed with the virus have recovered from the disease.

SPONSORED
ABN TV EDITOR

ABN TV is one of the most visited news platform across Nigeria and the world over. It has carved a niche for itself in delivering authentic, accurate news.

Recent Posts

Tricycle Stolen At Gunpoint In Umuahia Amidst Of Insecurity In Abia

A daring armed robbery occurred last night in Umuahia when gunmen snatched a tricycle, popularly…

1 hour ago

Delta Assembly Signs Electricity Bill Into Law

The Electricity Power Sector Bill 2024 has been signed into law by the Delta State…

2 hours ago

Declare State Of Emergency On Southern Routes, CSG Urges Tinubu

A new umbrella organization for all southern groups, the Coalition of Southern Groups (CSG), has…

2 hours ago

FG Secures Fresh $134m Loan From AfDB To Boost Dry Season Farming

The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of $134million from the African Development Bank…

3 hours ago

Ebonyi Ex-Commissioner Decamps PDP For APC

Abia Onyike, a former commissioner in Ebonyi State, has joined the All Progressives Congress, the…

3 hours ago

Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment Postponed By Court Till Nov 27

In relation to new 16-count charges against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello by the…

3 hours ago