2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Namibia
2020 CE.
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The COVID-19 pandemic in Namibia is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced on 14 March 2020 that the virus had reached Namibia. A Romanian couple constituted the two first cases and recovered 79 days after their initial diagnosis. On 17 March 2020, president Hage Geingob declared a state of emergency which introduced measures such as the closure of all borders, suspension of gatherings and economic related resolutions. Between March and September 2020 Namibia went through lockdowns of varying severity. Beginning 28 March, a full lockdown "stage 1" was prescribed, allowing only essential services. On 5 May the country transitioned into "stage 2", allowing commuting to the work place, restricted use of shops and malls, some inter-regional travel, and transportation of goods across borders. On 2 June "stage 3" was prescribed, with schools and restaurants reopening and the sale of alcohol no longer forbidden.
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