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)
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)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons A prison riot at the Lurigancho jail over demands for better sanitary measures and COVID-19 medical care in San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru, leaves nine inmates dead, according to the National Penitentiary Institute. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemeni authorities in Aden report five cases of COVID-19, the highest total to date, amid fears that the disease could be spreading undetected in a country where millions face famine and lack medical care. (Reuters)
Yemeni authorities in Aden report five cases of COVID-19, the highest total to date, amid fears that the disease could be spreading undetected in a country where millions face famine and lack medical care. (Reuters)
2020 United States anti-lockdown protests COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Armed protesters storm the House chamber of the Michigan State Capitol to demand that Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifts the stay-at-home order. (Forbes) (New York Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Officials in Yemen report the country's first deaths from COVID-19 in the port city of Aden. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Tajikistan Tajikistan reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five people have tested positive for the virus in the capital Dushanbe, and 10 others in the northern Sughd Region, according to the state-run news agency Khovar. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Officials in Yemen report the country's first deaths from COVID-19 in the port city of Aden. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Tajikistan Tajikistan reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five people have tested positive for the virus in the capital Dushanbe, and 10 others in the northern Sughd Region, according to the state-run news agency Khovar. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Armed protesters storm the House chamber of the Michigan State Capitol to demand that Governor Gretchen Whitmer lifts the stay-at-home order. (Forbes) (New York Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Tajikistan Tajikistan reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five people have tested positive for the virus in the capital Dushanbe, and 10 others in the northern Sughd Region, according to the state-run news agency Khovar. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Officials in Yemen report the country's first deaths from COVID-19 in the port city of Aden. (BBC News)
All five crew members declared missing after the crash of a Canadian CH-148 Cyclone helicopter two days earlier are now presumed dead. (The Guardian)
Six people are killed after a Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron crashes near Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport, Bolivia. (Aviation Safety Network)
A team of British and Kenyan scientists announce the discovery of Microsporidia MB, a parasitic microbe in the Microsporidia fungi group that blocks mosquitos from carrying malaria. While acknowledging they need to understand how the microbe spreads and how it blocks the disease, the team believes it has potential to be used in malaria control. (BBC News) (Nature)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado A Colorado man who organized planned armed protests against the state’s stay-at-home orders is arrested after pipe bombs were discovered at his house. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports no new cases of COVID-19 for the first day in almost two months. (The Guardian)
Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 6,935 new cases of COVID-19 and 600 more deaths, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 7,921 and 114,715 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 6,935 new cases of COVID-19 and 600 more deaths, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 7,921 and 114,715 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports that the death toll from COVID-19 in the United Kingdom stands at 29,427, which is now the highest in Europe, after surpassing Italy. (BBC News)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports that the death toll from COVID-19 in the United Kingdom stands at 29,427, which is now the highest in Europe, after surpassing Italy. (BBC News)
At least two people are killed and two others seriously injured after a plane carrying vital medical supplies crashes near Esquel Airport in Esquel, Argentina. (Mirror)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Canada The Canadian Catholic Jesuit community at Pickering, Ontario mourns the deaths of five members of their community, including four priests, who died of COVID-19 at the religious order’s long-term care facility. (Crux)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada The Canadian Catholic Jesuit community at Pickering, Ontario mourns the deaths of five members of their community, including four priests, who died of COVID-19 at the religious order’s long-term care facility. (Crux)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait announces a total curfew lasting from May 10–30, as part of new measures to prevent the spread of the virus. This comes after the Health Ministry confirmed 641 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase to date. (Gulf News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait announces a total curfew lasting from May 10–30, as part of new measures to prevent the spread of the virus. This comes after the Health Ministry confirmed 641 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase to date. (Gulf News)
Kuwait announces a total curfew lasting from May 10–30, as part of new measures to prevent the spread of the virus. This comes after the Health Ministry confirmed 641 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase to date. (Gulf News)
At least 20 people are killed when a group of gunmen storm villages in Niger. The militants also loot shops, steal cattle and order villagers to flee. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 80,000. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 80,000. (Reuters)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Major League Baseball season Major League Baseball team owners approve a proposal by Commissioner Rob Manfred to start the season in early July. It still needs to be approved by the Major League Baseball Players Association. (ESPN)
Socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in California Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk announces he will reopen the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California, United States, in defiance of an Alameda County shutdown order. Governor Gavin Newsom voiced his support for the reopening of the factory. (CNN)
Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 12,400 and 177,589 total cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 12,400 and 177,589 total cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 12,400 and 177,589 total cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Lesotho Lesotho reports its first case, an asymptomatic person who returned from Saudi Arabia. Eighty others test negative. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the stay-at-home order will be lifted on May 15, except for Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Groups of over ten will remain forbidden. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, the most since tracking began in 1983. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland extends its ban on foreigners entering the country until June 12 due to COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, the most since tracking began in 1983. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the stay-at-home order will be lifted on May 15, except for Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Groups of over ten will remain forbidden. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China marks a month without announcing new deaths. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces that their beaches will reopen for Memorial Day, but with restrictions. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in Seychelles The Seychelles bans cruise ships until the end of 2021 effective immediately, amid fears over COVID-19. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces that their beaches will reopen for Memorial Day, but with restrictions. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Save the Children reports a surge in deaths of people with coronavirus-like symptoms in Aden, with at least 380 in the last week. Officially, Yemen has only reported 13 COVID-19 deaths. (BBC News)
Gunmen opened fire against two social workers delivering aid for people amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Van Province, Turkey, killing them at the scene. (Xinhua)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan passes 50,000 cases of COVID-19, the seventh state in the U.S. to do so. As of this date, this state has 50,079 reported cases, causing 4,825 deaths. (MLive.com)
2019–20 Bundesliga Bundesliga becomes the first major sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. (NBC News)
Bundesliga becomes the first major sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. (NBC News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, Coronavirus recession Air Canada announces it will lay off 20,000 employees starting June 7. (The Associated Press)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2019–20 Bundesliga Bundesliga becomes the first major sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. (NBC News)
A jet from the Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds crashes into a house in Kamloops, British Columbia, killing one pilot and injuring another. (CTV News)
Coronavirus recession, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell says U.S. economic recovery from the recession could take until the end of 2021. (The New York Times) (Financial Times)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in India India extends its lockdown, which was set to expire today, until May 31. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India extends its lockdown, which was set to expire today, until May 31. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. (Reuters)
NASCAR becomes the first major American sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. (The Washington Post)
2020 East Africa floods The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announces that nearly 1 million people are affected and at least 24 people have died in the flash floods that hit Beledweyne and Jowhar, Somalia. (CTV)
COVID-19 pandemic In an unprecedented move, the World Health Organization holds its annual World Health Assembly using video conferencing instead of in-person meetings. (NPR)
In an unprecedented move, the World Health Organization holds its annual World Health Assembly using video conferencing instead of in-person meetings. (NPR)
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announces that nearly 1 million people are affected and at least 24 people have died in the flash floods that hit Beledweyne and Jowhar, Somalia. (CTV)
Amid heavy flooding in the Tittabawassee River caused by three straight days of heavy rainfall, the Edenville Dam in central Michigan partially collapses, prompting evacuations downstream. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares a state of emergency for Midland County and the Michigan Army National Guard has been called in to assist. (AccuWeather)
Capital punishment in the United States In the first execution since the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States began, a Missouri man is put to death by lethal injection for murdering an elderly woman in 1991. (The Associated Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian Ministry of Health reports 17,408 new confirmed cases and 1,179 more deaths from COVID-19, their highest daily death toll to date, bringing Brazil's death toll to 17,971 and 271,628 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the fourth state in the U.S. to pass 5,000 deaths from COVID-19. The state has 5,017 reported deaths and 52,350 total cases. (MLive.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Annie Glenn, widow of astronaut John Glenn and disability rights advocate, dies of COVID-19 in a nursing home in Minnesota. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Annie Glenn, widow of astronaut John Glenn and disability rights advocate, dies of COVID-19 in a nursing home in Minnesota. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the fourth state in the U.S. to pass 5,000 deaths from COVID-19. The state has 5,017 reported deaths and 52,350 total cases. (MLive.com)
Gunmen storm a mosque in Afghanistan's central Parwan Province, killing seven people and wounding 12 others. (Al Jazeera)
In the first execution since the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States began, a Missouri man is put to death by lethal injection for murdering an elderly woman in 1991. (The Associated Press)
The Brazilian Ministry of Health reports 17,408 new confirmed cases and 1,179 more deaths from COVID-19, their highest daily death toll to date, bringing Brazil's death toll to 17,971 and 271,628 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic The number of worldwide cases of COVID-19 surpasses five million. The United States remains the global epicenter, accounting for approximately 31% of all reported and confirmed cases in the world. (CNN)
A tractor-trailer and a truck carrying passengers crash head-on on a highway in Darfur, Sudan, causing 57 deaths and 20 injuries. (Associated Press via ABC News)
