Russia reports its first death from COVID-19. Moscow city authorities say the victim was a 79-year-old woman with underlying health conditions. (Reuters)
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)
Spain's Ministry of Health says the country’s COVID-19 death toll has risen to 767, with 169 more deaths and 3,431 new confirmed cases, for a total of 17,147 cases. (Gulf News)
The first COVID-19 death in Pennsylvania is reported, an adult from Northampton County. He was being treated at a hospital prior to his death. There were no specific details released on the patient or his health prior to contracting the virus. (WGAL)
Two more people die from COVID-19 in Michigan and the total number of cases in the state rises to 334. The two fatalities are identified as an 81-year-old and a woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions. (MLive) (MLive2)
A fourth death from COVID-19 is reported in Michigan, a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions in Oakland County. (MLive)
Arizona records its first death from COVID-19, a Maricopa County man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. (KPNX)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar confirms its first cases of COVID-19. (National Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona Arizona records its first death from COVID-19, a Maricopa County man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. (KPNX)
COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Connecticuters except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. (United Press International)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, Cuba announces a ban on tourism and most air travel, starting Tuesday. This restriction does not apply to citizens and residents. (Miami Herald)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a second consecutive day. (The Hill) The World Health Organization says China reporting zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for two days in a row should "give the world hope." (SBS World News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Iceland. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Illinoisans except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. (WMAQ-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel reports its first death from COVID-19, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor with pre-existing health conditions. (The Jerusalem Post) (The Times of Israel)
COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar confirms its first cases of COVID-19. (National Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan A fourth death from COVID-19 is reported in Michigan, a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions in Oakland County. (MLive)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all New Yorkers except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. (CNN)
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 Spain The death toll from COVID-19 in Spain exceeds 1,000 while the total number of those infected reaches 20,000. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Disinfection begins in La Trinidad, the capital of the Philippines province Benguet, in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Sun.Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom NHS England increases the United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll to 184. The patients who died were aged between 50 and 99 and had underlying health conditions. (Sky News) (ITV News)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus. (CNN) United Airlines announces it will cancel 95 percent of its international flights starting next month. (USA Today)
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education says the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 1,433, and confirms 1,237 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 19,644 and 1,433 deaths. (Anadolu Agency)
Israel reports its first death from COVID-19, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor with pre-existing health conditions. (The Jerusalem Post) (The Times of Israel)
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan suspends production indefinitely at its major Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK plant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, over the coronavirus pandemic. (Evening Chronicle)
NHS England increases the United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll to 184. The patients who died were aged between 50 and 99 and had underlying health conditions. (Sky News) (ITV News)
The World Health Organization says China reporting zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for two days in a row should "give the world hope." (SBS World News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius Mauritius reports its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Angola Angola reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, two male Angolan nationals who recently returned from Portugal. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Uganda reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The patient is a 36-year-old Ugandan male who recently arrived in the country on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Dubai. (National Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Angola Angola reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, two male Angolan nationals who recently returned from Portugal. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a third consecutive day. (South China Morning Post) China sends masks and medical experts abroad to aid countries affected by COVID-19. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in East Timor East Timor confirms its first case of COVID-19. (New Straits Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan reports 18 imported cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile's Ministry of Health reports its country's first COVID-19 death in an 83-year woman from Renca, Santiago. The country has more than 500 confirmed cases, the second-largest number in South America after Brazil. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus Cyprus reports its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in East Timor East Timor confirms its first case of COVID-19. (New Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji confirms its second case of COVID-19. (FBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Yle)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 112 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 562. There are 1,525 people in severe condition with the virus, half of which are people under the age of 60. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia (country) Georgia declares a nationwide state of emergency due to COVID-19, effective until April 21. (Civil Georgia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy says an additional 793 people have died from COVID-19 in the country, bringing the death toll to 4,825. It is the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. (New York Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a third consecutive day. (South China Morning Post) China sends masks and medical experts abroad to aid countries affected by COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius Mauritius reports its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents. (KTUU-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji confirms its second case of COVID-19. (FBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile's Ministry of Health reports its country's first COVID-19 death in an 83-year woman from Renca, Santiago. The country has more than 500 confirmed cases, the second-largest number in South America after Brazil. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan reports 18 imported cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee The Grand Ole Opry broadcasts from an empty venue for the first time since 1925. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee The Grand Ole Opry broadcasts from an empty venue for the first time since 1925. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents. (KTUU-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey's Ministry of the Interior imposes a curfew for people over the age of 65 and the chronically ill. (Daily Sabah) Turkey's Ministry of Health reports that the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 21, with 947 confirmed cases. (Daily Sabah)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Uganda reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The patient is a 36-year-old Ugandan male who recently arrived in the country on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Dubai. (National Post)
COVID-19 vaccine The World Health Organization says at least 20 vaccines for COVID-19 are in development around the world and that clinical trials are underway. (The Times of Israel)
Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Yle)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports an additional 324 COVID-19 deaths, the country's largest one-day increase. The country's death toll stands at 1,326, with 24,926 cases, the second highest in Europe. (The Independent)
The United Kingdom's Department of Health and Social Care confirms 53 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 233. All those who died had underlying health conditions and the oldest patient was 94-years-old, according to NHS England. (ITV News)
The World Health Organization says at least 20 vaccines for COVID-19 are in development around the world and that clinical trials are underway. (The Times of Israel)
Turkey's Ministry of Health reports that the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 21, with 947 confirmed cases. (Daily Sabah)
2020 Zagreb earthquake A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Zagreb, Croatia. Seventeen people are injured; one passes away. The earthquake is Zagreb's largest since 1880. (RT) (BBC News) (Bloomberg News)
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Zagreb, Croatia. Seventeen people are injured; one passes away. The earthquake is Zagreb's largest since 1880. (RT) (BBC News) (Bloomberg News)
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a 40-year-old man in Balkh Province. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a 40-year-old man in Balkh Province. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Andorra reports its first death from COVID-19. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel self-isolates after being in contact with a doctor infected with COVID-19. (CNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India observes a 14-hour nationwide self-imposed Janata Curfew amid the coronavirus pandemic. (The Economic Times) India suspends the entry of international flights due to the coronavirus. (NDTV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq issues a lockdown until March 28 in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy raises its COVID-19 death toll to 5,476. (WION)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, 2020 Hubei lockdowns China reports only one domestic case of COVID-19 but reports 45 imported cases. (CNN-News 18) The Civil Aviation Administration of China says that flights to Beijing will be diverted to 12 Chinese airports for screening amid the coronavirus pandemic. (China Daily)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Ocean City, Maryland announces that their beaches will be closed to slow down the spread of coronavirus. (The Indianapolis Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio, COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Louisiana declares a lockdown due to the coronavirus. (Reuters) Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issues a stay-at-home order. Grocery stores, pharmacies and manufacturing industries deemed "essential" will remain open. (Cleveland)
COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 67-year-old man from the town of Filiași. (Romania-Insider)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 95-year-old man from the capital city of Prague. (Radio Prague International)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey's Ministry of Health reports that the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 30, with a total of 1,236 confirmed cases. (Hürriyet Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan orders companies in Tashkent to do remote working and makes protective masks as an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Pope Francis, in a call for a worldwide prayer, announces he will hold a special service to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
