Throughout the past 11 months, we have seen that borders do not prevent the spread of this crisis, be it in health or economic sectors. In order to provide a concerted response to this global pandemic, African countries leveraged continental and regional collaboration. This continental approach was coupled with collaboration at the regional level. 

Lockdowns and border closings were implemented very early after the first few cases were reported, to support the strategy of prevention. As early as in March, various African countries closed their borders, canceled flights, and imposed strict lockdown measures to prevent the influx of cases.