This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
On May 6, Djibouti had reported 1,120 cases of Covid-19, prompting the country to close its land borders, except for cargo movements, to prevent the spread of the disease.
As of May 17, 2020, the country has tested 17,532 people, with 70 more testing positive for the coronavirus disease, bringing the total cases to 1,401.
