A plane crashes near Santa Clarita, California, killing the pilot. (CNN)
Winter Storm Isaiah brings widespread heavy snowfall and freezing rain to the midwestern and southern United States, killing at least 12 people. (Associated Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the first U.S. case of novel coronavirus in Snohomish County, Washington. (The Washington Post)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the first U.S. case of novel coronavirus in Snohomish County, Washington. (The Washington Post)
A small plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Corona Municipal Airport in California, killing all four on board. (CNN)
2019–20 Australian bushfire season A C-130 water bomber crashes in southern New South Wales, Australia, while helping control a bushfire. Three American firefighters are killed. (ABC News)
A C-130 water bomber crashes in southern New South Wales, Australia, while helping control a bushfire. Three American firefighters are killed. (ABC News)
2020 Calabasas helicopter crash Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, baseball coach John Altobelli, and six other people are killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, U.S. (ABC News)
Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, baseball coach John Altobelli, and six other people are killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, U.S. (ABC News)
2020 United States Air Force E-11A crash A United States Air Force E-11A aircraft crashes and catches fire in Ghazni Province, eastern Afghanistan. All five people on board are killed. (BBC News) (Voice of America)
A United States Air Force E-11A aircraft crashes and catches fire in Ghazni Province, eastern Afghanistan. All five people on board are killed. (BBC News) (Voice of America)
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announce that they have suspended all flights to and from China amid the pandemic. (ABC News)
The Department of Health and Human Services declares the coronavirus a public health emergency in the United States. (CNBC)
The United States National Institutes of Health stops its trial of an experimental HIV vaccine (HVTN 702) amidst poor results. The trial involved more than 5,000 people in South Africa. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with over 20,000 people infected, and requests the United States "not to overreact". (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong The second coronavirus death outside mainland China is reported in Hong Kong. The victim was a 34-year-old Hongkonger who had recently travelled to Wuhan, the center of the pandemic. The Hospital Authority said the victim suffered from "preexisting health conditions", but did not give details. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with over 20,000 people infected, and requests the United States "not to overreact". (Reuters)
Winter Storm Kade brings heavy snowfall to much of the United States, with 14 inches of snow recorded as far south as Texas. Dozens of car accidents are reported in Oklahoma City as a result of difficult driving conditions due to the storm. (Weather.com)
Several tornadoes are reported across the southern United States as Winter Storm Kade continues to cross the country, with more than 200 reports of damaging winds across Mississippi, Alabama and North Carolina. (Weather.com)
Winter Storm Kade Several tornadoes are reported across the southern United States as Winter Storm Kade continues to cross the country, with more than 200 reports of damaging winds across Mississippi, Alabama and North Carolina. (Weather.com) Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in southern states, particularly western South Carolina and western Virginia, where several flash flood emergencies have been declared. (Weather.com)
Five people are killed in a plane crash in Western Alaska, United States. (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic Two people – one Japanese and one American – die from coronavirus in Wuhan. They are the first foreigners (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) to die from it. (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States reports 34 confirmed cases of the illness and expects more. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The total number of infected in the United States is now 53 people, up from 34 two days ago. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States In California, San Francisco declares a public emergency. Santa Clara and San Diego counties have made similar declarations. (News AU)
The first case in Latin America is confirmed by the Ministry of Health of Brazil in São Paulo. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States A woman is diagnosed with the coronavirus after a possible person-to-person transmission. It would be the first case of transmission in the United States with no known contacts to overseas cases. (NBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH) COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic confirms its first case. (Dominican Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times)
Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Federation of Municipalities call for all mayors to remain vigilant with the threat of the coronavirus. (HOY DR)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two people who died in the Seattle area on February 26 are found to have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in the state of Washington to nine. (NPR)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States In an emergency move, its first since 2008, the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate by 0.5%, to a range between 1 and 1.25%. (Yahoo Finance) U.S. stocks extend their drop in response to the cuts. (The Wall Street Journal)
United States tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 The National Weather Service reports 11 tornadoes touched down resulting in 25 confirmed deaths. Eighteen people remain unaccounted for. (CNN) 140 buildings were destroyed with thousands damaged. 44,000 people are without electric power. (WAFF)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia Bhutan confirms its first COVID-19 case. (Hindustan Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Serbia reports its first case. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City The Vatican City reports its first case. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Tulsa County. (The Oklahoman)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Tulsa County. (The Oklahoman)
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay reports its first case of COVID-19. (Infobae in Spanish)
The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish)
COVID-19 pandemic in California, COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Women in Mexico march despite COVID-19 concerns and protests being cancelled in other parts of the world due to concerns over the spread of the disease. (NPR) Women protest femicides in all major cities in Mexico, despite raise of COVID-19 cases. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California, COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU) COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO) COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay suspends all school and university activities and large-scale public events for 15 days as a measure of control due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay suspends all school and university activities and large-scale public events for 15 days as a measure of control due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivia confirms its two first cases. (Brussels Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU) COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO) COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)
Paraguay suspends all school and university activities and large-scale public events for 15 days as a measure of control due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana Guyana confirms its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 50s who recently traveled from New York. (Reuters)
2019–20 NHL season, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces the suspension of its season. (NHL)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state), COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declares a state of emergency. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Washington Governor Jay Inslee closes all schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties until April 24. (The News Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in France The Louvre museum in Paris closes until further notice. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan reports its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19; both are Kazakh nationals who recently returned from Germany. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenya confirms its first case of COVID-19, a 27-year-old Kenyan woman travelling from the United States through London. (Capital News)
Florida, Arizona, Illinois, and Ohio will proceed having Democratic Party primaries despite the coronavirus outbreak. Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper said that the Ohio primaries will go on as planned. (Straits Times) (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in California Contra Costa County bans gatherings over 100 people, effective March 15. This is more than twice as strict as Governor Gavin Newsom's ban of crowds of 250 or more people earlier in the week. (San Jose Mercury News)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports his state has confirmed 613 cases of COVID-19, with two deaths today. (WPIX) (WNBC)
Walmart says all of its stores will reduce their hours to 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. local time until further notice in response to the pandemic. Several other chains have already done so. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio orders the city's public schools close until April 20. (New York Daily News)
The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues a recommendation to suspend gatherings of 50 or more people for the next two months. (NPR)
The governors of five states: California, Ohio, Illinois, Washington and Massachusetts, order bars and restaurants to close in response to the pandemic. (USA Today)
Renault announces that it is halting all production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Montenegro Montenegro reports its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in two female patients who had recently returned from abroad. (U.S. News)
2020 coronavirus pandemic in New York (state) New York confirms its 12th death from COVID-19, and 1,374 cases total, 432 more than yesterday. (The New York Times)
2020 coronavirus pandemic in West Virginia West Virginia confirms its first case of COVID-19, becoming the last U.S. state to do so. Governor Jim Justice ordered restaurant dining rooms, bars, and casinos to close for two weeks. (CBS) (WSAZ)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in 92,000 American schools across 39 states, and 42.1 million students and their families, transitioning to online learning, while some systems will not calculate grades at all. (Education Week) (CNN)
In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in 92,000 American schools across 39 states, and 42.1 million students and their families, transitioning to online learning, while some systems will not calculate grades at all. (Education Week) (CNN)
The United Kingdom advises its citizens vacationing in Spain to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times)
The United States and Canada suspend nonessential travel between the two countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CBC News) (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in California Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area announce shelter in place orders for all residents due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (San Francisco Chronicle) Los Angeles County, California, announces a near-lockdown, urging residents to stay in their homes and to only go out in public for essential needs. (The San Diego Union-Tribune) California Governor Gavin Newsom issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Californians except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. (PBS NewsHour)
