Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of the first COVID-19 cases across countries of Eastern Mediterranean Region.
| Country | Gender | Age in years | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Female | 73 | Chinese |
| Egypt | Not available | Not available | Chinese |
| Iran | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Lebanon | Female | 45 | Lebanese |
| Afghanistan | Male | 35 | Afghan |
| Bahrain | Male | Not available | Bahraini |
| Iraq | Not available | Not available | Iranian |
| Kuwait | Male | 53 | Kuwaiti |
| Oman | Female | Not available | Omani |
| Pakistan | Not available | Not available | Pakistani |
| Qatar | Male | 36 | Qatari |
| Jordan | Male | 33 | Jordanian |
| Morocco | Male | 39 | Moroccan |
| Saudi Arabia | Male | Not available | Saudi |
| Tunisia | Male | 40 | Tunisian |
| Palestine | Not available | Not available | Palestinian |
| Sudan | Male | 50 | Sudanese |
| Somalia | Male | Not available | Somali |
| Djibouti | Male | Not available | Spanish |
Not available: Despite a thorough review of the data published online relevant demographic data was not reported.