It has been two years since the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) came to the world. It changed the definition of “general” and affected almost every industry – be it travel, education or healthcare.
But surprisingly, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), some countries have been able to contain the coronavirus epidemic since it began in late 2019, with no cases.
Most of these countries and territories are islands in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and are likely to be experiencing the benefit of bordering only the sea. Some countries have also adopted strict travel policies that have helped them successfully control infections. Two of these countries are under dictatorship, so it is difficult to obtain accurate information.
Although these countries have not reported any incidents of Covid-19, it cannot be denied that in some cases they may have gone unnoticed.
8 countries with no Covid-19 cases reported
Nauru
Located in Oceania, the country features a coral reef and white-sand beaches. As per the WHO list, nearly 68 people per 100 are fully vaccinated here.
Niue
It is a small island nation in the South Pacific ocean. Over 79 people per 100 are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 here.
Pitcairn Islands
This comprises the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. It is a small volcanic region situated in the South Pacific at latitude 25.04 south and longitude 130.06 west; 74 people per 100 are fully vaccinated here.
Saint Helena
Known as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exile and death, this is a remote volcanic outpost in the South Atlantic Ocean. WHO claims that 58.16 persons per 100 are fully vaccinated here.
Tokelau
Located near New Zealand, this place has a single airport. It has a population of about 1,500 people only.
Tuvalu
This is a group of three reef islands and six atolls. Tuvalu closed its borders and mandated quarantine. As per WHO, nearly 50 people are fully vaccinated per 100 population.
Turkmenistan and North Korea
Turkmenistan and North Korea have also been listed as being free of the deadly coronavirus. These countries have not yet acknowledged any case officially.
Micronesia
This country is spread across the western Pacific Ocean comprising more than 600 islands. However, Micronesia is made up of four island states: Pohnpei, Kosrae, Chuuk and Yap.
