COVID-19 pandemic in Togo

The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Togo in March 2020.

On 6 March, Togolese authorities announced the first COVID-19 case, a 42-year-old Togolese woman who travelled between Germany, France, Turkey, and Benin before returning to Togo. On this date, it was reported that she was being treated in isolation and her condition was stable.

On 20 March, nine more cases were confirmed in Togo. 

On 21 March, seven more cases were confirmed. All borders to the country were closed. The cities of Lomé, Tsévié, Kpalimé, and Sokodé have been quarantined starting on 20 March for two weeks.

On 27 March, the first death occurred.

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