COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is diagnosed with COVID-19, after travelling to the United States earlier in the month. (Brisbane Times)
The USMCTA has passed the Canadian Senate after passing the third reading in the House of Commons earlier, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says. (Sputnik)
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement The USMCTA has passed the Canadian Senate after passing the third reading in the House of Commons earlier, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says. (Sputnik)
2020 United States presidential caucuses in the Northern Mariana Islands, 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wins the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic caucuses. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia (U.S. state) After 66 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp declares a public health emergency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 Democratic Party presidential debates The first one-on-one debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries takes place between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders in Washington, D.C., instead of Arizona as originally scheduled and without an audience as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein The government announces a tightening of the measures: all the events with more than five people are banned, including religious services, entertainment and leisure businesses are suspended, in particular museums, libraries, sport facilities, casinos and the mountain railways. Restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs are also closed, although take-away service will be allowed. (Government of Liechtenstein)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, 2020 Spain coronavirus lockdown Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 105 more deaths, as the country enters a nationwide lockdown. (Business Recorder) Pere Aragonès, Vice President of Catalonia, confirms via Twitter he tested positive for the virus. (Europa Press)
Pere Aragonès, Vice President of Catalonia, confirms via Twitter he tested positive for the virus. (Europa Press)
The first one-on-one debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries takes place between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders in Washington, D.C., instead of Arizona as originally scheduled and without an audience as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
The government announces a tightening of the measures: all the events with more than five people are banned, including religious services, entertainment and leisure businesses are suspended, in particular museums, libraries, sport facilities, casinos and the mountain railways. Restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs are also closed, although take-away service will be allowed. (Government of Liechtenstein)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf announces the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock to upend contamination of the holy sites from COVID-19. (Al Jazeera) The corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, originally slated to open on March 17, has been delayed to May 24 due to restrictions on public gatherings enacted to stop coronavirus spread. (New York Post)
The corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, originally slated to open on March 17, has been delayed to May 24 due to restrictions on public gatherings enacted to stop coronavirus spread. (New York Post)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries Joe Biden is declared winner of the Washington Democratic primary. (Politico)
Incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump wins enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination. (PBS)
Voters in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois go to the polls in their primary elections. (Business Insider) (CNN)
Accession of North Macedonia to NATO The Senate of Spain ratifies North Macedonia's accession protocol for NATO, becoming the last of NATO's 30 members to do so. The move formally paves the way for North Macedonia to join the military alliance. (Daily Sabah)
The Senate of Spain ratifies North Macedonia's accession protocol for NATO, becoming the last of NATO's 30 members to do so. The move formally paves the way for North Macedonia to join the military alliance. (Daily Sabah)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says he will assess his presidential campaign after losing three more states (Florida, Illinois, and Arizona) to former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic primaries of the 2020 presidential election. Biden has 1,181 delegates, while Sanders has 885. The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991. (The Hill) (CNN)
2020 Republican Party presidential primaries, Bill Weld 2020 presidential campaign Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld ends his presidential campaign for the Republican nomination in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. (The New York Times)
Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld ends his presidential campaign for the Republican nomination in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. (The New York Times)
2020 United States House of Representatives elections 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois In a major upset in the 2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois, Democrat Marie Newman defeats conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois's 3rd congressional district. (The New York Times)
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois In a major upset in the 2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois, Democrat Marie Newman defeats conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois's 3rd congressional district. (The New York Times)
2020 United States Senate election in Alabama Alabama postpones its Republican Party Senate primary to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom All schools in Scotland and Wales are to close, effective March 19, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Sky News) (BBC News) The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom surpasses 100. (Manchester Evening News) The United Kingdom advises its citizens vacationing in Spain to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times) The British government’s Department of Health and Social Care confirms an additional 676 cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)
In a major upset in the 2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois, Democrat Marie Newman defeats conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois's 3rd congressional district. (The New York Times)
Alabama postpones its Republican Party Senate primary to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns. (The Hill)
Syria–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump calls for the Syrian government to release journalist and veteran Marine Austin Tice, arguing the "U.S. has done a lot for Syria". (CBS News)
2020 Congressional insider trading scandal According to an article published by the ProPublica, Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, and Dianne Feinstein of California sold their stocks before the stock market crash. (Fox News) (CBS News)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States U.S. Senate Republicans unveil a $1 trillion economic stimulus package proposal to aid businesses and the American public during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNN)
2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence agencies repeatedly warned President Trump about the threats posed by COVID-19 in January and February, but administration officials say they "just couldn't get him to do anything about it." (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay The first death from COVID-19 is reported in Paraguay, a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized in intensive care, while the total of those infected rises to 18. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates announces its first two deaths from COVID-19. (The New York Times) Dubai Municipality begins an 11-day sterilization campaign in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Gulf News)
In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus routes, while orders the closure of all non-essential public and private office until 3 April. (Reuters)
North Korea says that U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to express his willingness to work with him on dealing with COVID-19. (Reuters)
North Korea–United States relations North Korea says that U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to express his willingness to work with him on dealing with COVID-19. (Reuters)
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence test negative for COVID-19. (CNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears. Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá. Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest. (Colombia Reports) Colombian Justice Minister Margarita Cabello Blanco says 23 prisoners are dead and 83 others are injured following an attempted "mass criminal escape" at La Modelo prison and other detention centers. Two guards are also in critical condition. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears. Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá. Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest. (Colombia Reports) Colombian Justice Minister Margarita Cabello Blanco says 23 prisoners are dead and 83 others are injured following an attempted "mass criminal escape" at La Modelo prison and other detention centers. Two guards are also in critical condition. (Reuters)
Colombian Justice Minister Margarita Cabello Blanco says 23 prisoners are dead and 83 others are injured following an attempted "mass criminal escape" at La Modelo prison and other detention centers. Two guards are also in critical condition. (Reuters)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates Dubai-based airline Emirates announces that it will be suspending all passenger flights effective March 25 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but will continue to operate cargo flights for essential goods. (Associated Press) Economy of the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill. (CNBC) U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to set up a second vote on a coronavirus relief stimulus bill for Monday. (The Hill)
Economy of the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill. (CNBC) U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to set up a second vote on a coronavirus relief stimulus bill for Monday. (The Hill)
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez tells the Congress of Deputies the country will to extend its state of alarm, implemented due to the coronavirus, for an additional 15 days. (CNN) (El País)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom. Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates Dubai closes all restaurants, cafes and food locals for two weeks. (Alarabiya in English)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 402. Soldiers will be deployed to help police enforce the lockdown. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24. (The New York Times)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package. (WDAF-TV) (CNBC) (The Washington Post) The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down. Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly. (Reuters)
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 402. Soldiers will be deployed to help police enforce the lockdown. (Reuters)
The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24. (The New York Times)
The United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package. (WDAF-TV) (CNBC) (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says FEMA will send 4,000 ventilators to New York in the next 48 hours. The state now has at least 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (Washington Examiner)
South Korea President Moon Jae-in says that President Donald Trump asked the country to send medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus. (Reuters)
South Korea–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States South Korea President Moon Jae-in says that President Donald Trump asked the country to send medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus. (Reuters)
2020 Russian constitutional referendum, COVID-19 pandemic in Russia President Vladimir Putin postpones a referendum on constitutional changes that could extend his time in office for two more six-year terms because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Putin's current term runs through 2024. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kosovo, Government of Kosovo A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Minister Albin Kurti passes with 82—32 votes, toppling the Kurti cabinet. Vetëvendosje now has 15 days to nominate a new Prime Minister. (Deutsche Welle) (The New York Times via The Indian Express) (The Guardian)
President Vladimir Putin postpones a referendum on constitutional changes that could extend his time in office for two more six-year terms because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Putin's current term runs through 2024. (BBC News)
A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Minister Albin Kurti passes with 82—32 votes, toppling the Kurti cabinet. Vetëvendosje now has 15 days to nominate a new Prime Minister. (Deutsche Welle) (The New York Times via The Indian Express) (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio The Ohio Senate passes a coronavirus relief bill, which includes extending mail-in voting for the Ohio primary by April 28. (Cleveland.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio The Ohio Senate passes a coronavirus relief bill, which includes extending mail-in voting for the Ohio primary by April 28. (Cleveland.com)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal following talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The bill passes, and is expected to go to the United States House of Representatives. (The Washington Post) (CNBC)
The Ohio Senate passes a coronavirus relief bill, which includes extending mail-in voting for the Ohio primary by April 28. (Cleveland.com)
The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal following talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The bill passes, and is expected to go to the United States House of Representatives. (The Washington Post) (CNBC)
The United States Justice Department announces charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking, offering up to a $15 million award for his arrest. (CBS News) (Reuters)
United States–Venezuela relations The United States Justice Department announces charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking, offering up to a $15 million award for his arrest. (CBS News) (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Nicaragua Nicaragua reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a patient with HIV/AIDS. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. reaches 1,200. The total number of cases in the country is 83,097. The U.S. has surpassed China in number of active cases, making it the country with the most cases in the world. (Worldometer) U.S. state and local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues a stay-at-home order until April 11. (Chicago Suntimes) COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a stay-at-home order until May 4. (WMUR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Congress of Deputies approves extending the Alarm Status until 12 April. (El País) Spain's Ministry of Health reports 655 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to over 4,000. (Reuters) Real Madrid CF's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is to be used to store medical materials. (The Guardian)
The Congress of Deputies approves extending the Alarm Status until 12 April. (El País)
China–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Chinese leader Xi Jinping offers advice to United States President Donald Trump on how to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offers advice to United States President Donald Trump on how to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
