COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia
| COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Federated States of Micronesia |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, China |
| Index case | Pohnpei |
| Arrival date | 8 January 2021 |
| Confirmed cases | 31,765 |
Deaths | 65 |
| Fatality rate | 0.2% |
| Government website | |
| FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs | |
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia was part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached the Federated States of Micronesia on 8 January 2021, but an outbreak didn't begin until mid July 2022.