The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 8,958. (The Guardian)
2020 Chernobyl Exclusion Zone wildfires A village near the mostly abandoned town of Poliske is evacuated, as forest fires continue to spread inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine. (Euronews)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, as the death toll rises to 1,068 and 19,789 total cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States With 20,071 deaths, the United States' death toll from COVID-19 passes that of Italy and becomes the country with the highest number of known COVID-19 deaths in the world. (CNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, as the death toll rises to 1,068 and 19,789 total cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 917 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 9,875. Victims in the latest figures were aged between 11 and 102, while 33 people had no known underlying health conditions. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States With 20,071 deaths, the United States' death toll from COVID-19 passes that of Italy and becomes the country with the highest number of known COVID-19 deaths in the world. (CNBC)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 917 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 9,875. Victims in the latest figures were aged between 11 and 102, while 33 people had no known underlying health conditions. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 220 new confirmed cases and 50 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 297 with 4,648 total cases. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Former Chief Rabbi of Israel Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron dies from COVID-19 at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Former Chief Rabbi of Israel Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron dies from COVID-19 at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The death toll from coronavirus in Italy has reached 19,889 people. Italy has the second highest number of deaths in the world, after the United States. (Corriere della Sera)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Saba The first confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. (Mas Noticia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saba The first confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. (Mas Noticia)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 220 new confirmed cases and 50 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 297 with 4,648 total cases. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 737 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 10,612. The UK becomes the fourth country in Europe, after Italy, Spain and France, to surpass 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Independent)
2020 Chernobyl Exclusion Zone wildfires Wildfires in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, reach the abandoned city of Pripyat, 2Â km (1.2Â mi) away from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Over 500 sailors on the ship have tested positive for the virus. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 4,342 new confirmed cases and 717 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 11,329 and 88,621 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Over 500 sailors on the ship have tested positive for the virus. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon reports the state's first death from COVID-19 in Johnson County, meaning all 50 U.S. states have now recorded a fatality from the virus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon reports the state's first death from COVID-19 in Johnson County, meaning all 50 U.S. states have now recorded a fatality from the virus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Over 500 sailors on the ship have tested positive for the virus. (BBC News)
Fiji declares a 30-day state of natural disaster in areas affected by Cyclone Harold. (RNZ)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 4,342 new confirmed cases and 717 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 11,329 and 88,621 total cases. (Reuters)
Wildfires in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, reach the abandoned city of Pripyat, 2Â km (1.2Â mi) away from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. (The Guardian)
Airbnb secures a US$1Â billion loan to stay afloat as the pandemic causes worldwide demand for its services to drop. This follows a separate bond deal, also worth US$1 billion, it negotiated last week for similar reasons. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion Jordan bans public worship at mosques during Ramadan, and will not allow evening prayers, as a precaution to fight the virus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States rises by 2,228 in a single day, the highest number of COVID-19 linked deaths reported in any country in a single day, as total cases rise to over 600,000. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippine Department of Health initiates a nationwide "mass" testing program, but prioritizes the critically ill and vulnerable. (Arab News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States rises by 2,228 in a single day, the highest number of COVID-19 linked deaths reported in any country in a single day, as total cases rise to over 600,000. (Reuters)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Airbnb secures a US$1Â billion loan to stay afloat as the pandemic causes worldwide demand for its services to drop. This follows a separate bond deal, also worth US$1 billion, it negotiated last week for similar reasons. (Reuters)
The Philippine Department of Health initiates a nationwide "mass" testing program, but prioritizes the critically ill and vulnerable. (Arab News)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 1,438 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 17,167 with 133,470 total cases. The latest figures include deaths from COVID-19 in care homes over the three-day Easter weekend. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic on naval ships The French Ministry of Armed Forces reports 668 sailors, more than a third of the crew of its flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, have tested positive for COVID-19. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic on naval ships The French Ministry of Armed Forces reports 668 sailors, more than a third of the crew of its flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, have tested positive for COVID-19. (France 24)
The 2020 Tour de France is delayed until August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Eswatini reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as total cases rise to 17. (National Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria At least 18 people in Nigeria have been killed by police during the enforcement of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. (De Telegraaf)
COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Eswatini reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as total cases rise to 17. (National Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 2,866 new confirmed cases and 315 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing Germany's death toll to 3,569 and 130,450 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria At least 18 people in Nigeria have been killed by police during the enforcement of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. (De Telegraaf)
COVID-19 pandemic in Syria The Kurdish-controlled area of Syria confirms the first death from COVID-19 in Qamishli; that of a 53-year-old man who tested positive postmortem. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 5,599 new confirmed cases and 847 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 14,576 and 108,692 total cases. (RTÉ)
Bonanno crime family mobster Vincent Asaro is granted compassionate release and released from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Missouri due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan quarantines 700 Navy sailors after three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on board a vessel that recently returned from the island nation of Palau. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 5,526 new confirmed cases and 888 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 15,464 and 114,217 total cases. (RTÉ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Hundreds of garment workers march in Chittagong, Bangladesh, demanding factory owners pay them last month's wages following delays. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran parades disinfection vehicles, mobile hospitals, and other medical equipment to mark Army Day as their death toll rose to 4,598. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan quarantines 700 Navy sailors after three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on board a vessel that recently returned from the island nation of Palau. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan–United Arab Emirates relations Pakistan begins repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates, after the UAE threatened to review its labor ties with countries that refuse to take their nationals back during the pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 5,526 new confirmed cases and 888 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 15,464 and 114,217 total cases. (RTÉ)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons Bonanno crime family mobster Vincent Asaro is granted compassionate release and released from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Missouri due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNN)
Pakistan begins repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates, after the UAE threatened to review its labor ties with countries that refuse to take their nationals back during the pandemic. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 5,526 new confirmed cases and 888 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 15,464 and 114,217 total cases. (RTÉ)
COVID-19 pandemic in California, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons California reports the first prison inmate death from complications related to COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe Unrest breaks out in Paris, Berlin, and in Vladikavkaz as people oppose lockdowns. (The Guardian) (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Schools in Belarus reopen, but authorities say that parents are allowed to keep their children at home despite lifting of restrictions. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Miami Police disperses crowds who violated social distancing guidelines during David Guetta's coronavirus relief concert in the city. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel is expected to commemorate its Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony without public gatherings. (Haaretz)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announces that major parades scheduled for June, such as NYC Pride March and Puerto Rican Day Parade, are cancelled this year. (NY Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion Saudi Arabia announces the Great Mosque of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the two holiest mosques in Islam, will remain closed throughout Ramadan this year. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo Cars resumes full production at its plant in Torslanda, Sweden, which had been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 26, 2020. (Just Auto)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation United Airlines reports a $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter of this year, blaming restrictions on the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNBC)
Seoul-based Daily NK reports North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is recuperating from a heart procedure done earlier this month, after his disappearance from various events led to speculation about his health. (Reuters)
Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo Cars resumes full production at its plant in Torslanda, Sweden, which had been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 26, 2020. (Just Auto)
United Airlines reports a $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter of this year, blaming restrictions on the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 5,642 new confirmed cases and 51 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing Russia's death toll to 456 and 52,763 total cases. (TASS) A 56-year-old urologist becomes the first Russian doctor to die from COVID-19 at a hospital in Moscow. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 5,642 new confirmed cases and 51 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing Russia's death toll to 456 and 52,763 total cases. (TASS) A 56-year-old urologist becomes the first Russian doctor to die from COVID-19 at a hospital in Moscow. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 4,451 new confirmed cases and 759 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's total cases to 133,495 and the death toll to 18,100. (ITV)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 4,451 new confirmed cases and 759 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's total cases to 133,495 and the death toll to 18,100. (ITV)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Fifty crew members on the cruise ship Costa Atlantica test positive for COVID-19 after it docks in Nagasaki, Japan. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Fifty crew members on the cruise ship Costa Atlantica test positive for COVID-19 after it docks in Nagasaki, Japan. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Fifty crew members on the cruise ship Costa Atlantica test positive for COVID-19 after it docks in Nagasaki, Japan. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States More than 50,000 people have now died in the United States from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care confirms the UK's death toll from COVID-19 has exceeded 20,000. It joins the United States, Italy, Spain and France as the fifth nation to reach this total. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia King Salman issues an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the country except Mecca, where a 24-hour curfew continues. Saudi authorities report 16,299 infections and 136 deaths nationwide. (Al Jazeera)
Delta Air Lines announces it is suspending flights to several small-hub airports after losing $534 million in the first quarter of this year due to aviation restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (MLive.com)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation Delta Air Lines announces it is suspending flights to several small-hub airports after losing $534 million in the first quarter of this year due to aviation restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (MLive.com)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina A pug in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, becomes the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19. Three of the humans it lives with have also tested positive for the disease. (WRAL-TV)
