This archive report was first published on 13 May 2020.
On May 13, 2020, Somalia's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpassed the 1,000 mark, with a total of 1,089 cases reported.
According to the Ministry of Health, the positive cases were recorded in Mogadishu and surrounding areas, the semiautonomous state of Puntland, and Somaliland.
While Puntland is a member state of the federal government of Somalia, Somaliland in the northwest unilaterally declared cessation from the rest of Somalia in May 1991.
As of the latest update, Covid-19 deaths have risen to 52, and 121 people have recovered.
Dr Mohamed Mohamoud Fuje, Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Health on Covid-19, stated that Somalia ranks 13th among African countries affected by coronavirus, describing the situation as 'very frightening.'
He urged Somalis to adhere to all state advice to mitigate the spread of the virus.
