As of the writing of this article, there are a total of 26 countries that have yet to report a case of COVID-19. These countries span the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Most of these countries have populations that are relatively small in size, with the exception of China and India.
It will be interesting to see how long these countries can remain virus-free and what measures they take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if cases do eventually arise. The Associated Press notes, According to the World Health Organization. Countries are seeing record numbers of coronavirus cases worldwide,
Here Are Countries Without Reported COVID-19 Cases
11. Tuvalu
Located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, Tuvalu has not reported any cases of COVID-19. The island nation is located about 1,500 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia and 2,100 miles southwest of Hawaii. It consists of nine islands that are spread over 900 square miles. The majority of the population lives on the main island, Funafuti.
The country has a minimal healthcare system and only two hospitals located in Funafuti. There are no airports on any other islands, so all transportation is done by boat or ship. The country’s economy is based on fishing and tourism.
10. Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is one country that has yet to report any cases of COVID-19. This could be due to the country’s lack of transparency and strict control over information. Turkmenistan is a closed society, and it isn’t easy to get accurate information from inside the country. In addition, the government has been known to fabricate data to make the country look good. There are also reports of people being arrested for speaking out about the virus.
The lack of information about COVID-19 in Turkmenistan makes it challenging to know what is happening. There may be cases of the virus that have not been reported or that the government is hiding. On the other hand, it is also possible that Turkmenistan has been lucky and has not had any virus cases so far. The Associated Press reports.
9. Tonga
Tonga is not one of them. This small Polynesian island nation located in the South Pacific has a population of just over 100,000 people and is considered a developing country. Tonga is also more than 5,000 miles from the nearest confirmed COVID-19 case.
Despite its distance from other affected areas and lack of reported cases, Tonga is still taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The government has closed all schools and banned all international travel. It has also advised residents to avoid large gatherings and maintain good hygiene practices. Tonga’s isolation from other affected areas and lack of reported cases makes it an unlikely candidate for a COVID-19 outbreak.
8. Samoa
Several countries around the world have yet to report any cases of COVID-19. This includes Samoa, located in the Pacific Ocean about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii. The country has a population of just over 200,000 people and is considered a developing nation.
Despite not having reported any cases of COVID-19, Samoa is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. The government has set up screening checkpoints at airports and seaports and has also issued a travel advisory warning people not to visit the country if they feel ill.
7. Palau
One by one, countries around the world are confirming cases of COVID-19. As of this writing, there are only a handful of countries without reported cases. Palau is one such country. While there may be undetected cases in Palau, it is also possible that the government has been lucky and avoided the virus altogether.
Palau is a small country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It comprises more than 250 islands, and its population is just over 21,000. The country’s economy depends heavily on tourism, and many of the tourists who visit Palau are likely from other parts of the world, where COVID-19 has been confirmed. So far, Palau has successfully prevented any cases of COVID-19 from being reported.
6. North Korea
North Korea is a notoriously closed country, and it isn’t easy to know what is happening inside its borders. So it’s possible that cases are going unreported, or the disease spreads more quickly than we know.
Bhutan is also a tiny country with fewer than one million people. However, they may have been able to keep the disease under control because of its isolation and limited contact with the rest of the world. Liechtenstein is similarly tiny, with a population of just 37,000 people.
5. Niue
The remote Pacific island nation of Niue has not reported any cases of COVID-19 as of March 2020, even though Niue is located just 650 miles northeast of New Zealand, which has had over 1,000 confirmed cases of the virus.
Niue is a small island nation with just under 2,000 people. It is located in the south Pacific Ocean and is a self-governing territory of New Zealand. Niue has a tropical climate and is home to several beaches and coral reefs.
The fact that Niue has not reported any cases of COVID-19 as of March 2020 is surprising, given its proximity to New Zealand. However, Niue may have avoided the outbreak due to its small population and isolation from the rest of the world.
4. Nauru
Nauru is a country located in the South Pacific Ocean. As of March 2020, it has not reported any cases of COVID-19. Nauru is an island nation with a population of 10,000 people. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. The country has a scorching climate and is prone to natural disasters like hurricanes and cyclones.
3. Kiribati
Kiribati, an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean, has not reported any cases of COVID-19. This is likely because Kiribati is a relatively small country with only 105,000 people. Additionally, Kiribati is isolated from the rest of the world and does not have direct flights to any countries that have been affected by the pandemic.
Although Kiribati has been lucky so far, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks associated with COVID-19 and take precautions to avoid exposure.
2. The Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a country in the western Pacific Ocean that comprises more than 600 islands. The FSM has about 107,000 people and does not have any reported cases of COVID-19.
The FSM is a member of the United Nations and the World Health Organization. The FSM has been working with the WHO to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19. It has been implementing measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including screening passengers arriving from other countries, issuing advisories to residents and visitors, and establishing quarantine facilities.
The FSM is also working with its regional partners to share information and coordinate responses to any potential outbreaks. So far, the FSM has successfully prevented the spread of COVID-19 and remains one of the few countries without any reported cases.
1. The Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are a country made up of 15 small islands in the South Pacific Ocean. As of March 2020, the Cook Islands have not reported any cases of COVID-19. This is likely because the population of the Cook Islands is only around 18,000 people, and there are limited international travel connections.
The Cook Islands are also considered a low-risk country for COVID-19, as they have not had any outbreaks of other respiratory viruses in recent years.
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