COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan reports the first death from COVID-19, a 72-year-old woman with underlying health conditions in the city of Namangan. (Reuters)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion Pope Francis delivers a special Urbi et Orbi blessing in an empty Saint Peter's Square, praying for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and offering a plenary indulgence to repentant sinners before San Marcello al Corso's miraculous crucifix, which was moved from its original church in Rome two days ago. (Vatican News) (Aleteia)
Pope Francis delivers a special Urbi et Orbi blessing in an empty Saint Peter's Square, praying for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and offering a plenary indulgence to repentant sinners before San Marcello al Corso's miraculous crucifix, which was moved from its original church in Rome two days ago. (Vatican News) (Aleteia)
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock tests positive for COVID-19. (The Guardian)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 185 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the death toll in the United Kingdom to 769. (Sky News)
2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)
China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic. (AP News)
China–Pakistan relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic. (AP News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling. (Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19. The country extends a curfew and disinfections to April 5. (Gulf News) Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened. (Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases. The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England. (BBC News) The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and Manchester Central Convention Complex are to be converted into NHS Nightingale Hospitals. (ITV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan A 39-year-old doctor dies after he secretly underwent self-treatment for COVID-19. He was hospitalized on March 26 in grave condition. The doctor had been in contact with Uzbekistan's "patient zero". (Reuters)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics 2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)
New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,690, as confimed cases rise to 72,248. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases. The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8. (Financial Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it. (Nepali Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8. (Financial Express) COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it. (Nepali Times)
New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)
Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Premier Doug Ford extends the province's state of emergency for another two weeks. (CTV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from pneumonia several days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (The Japan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, 2020 Hubei lockdowns Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopens its stores and shopping centers. (USA Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia begins a nationwide disinfection to help curb the spread of COVID-19. (Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico declares a national health emergency and extends the suspension of all non-essential activities until April 30. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Premier Doug Ford extends the province's state of emergency for another two weeks. (CTV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Panama Panama's Ministry of Health reports a total of 989 cases of COVID-19 in the country, of which 24 people have died. (TVN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Fernando Simón, Director of the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Spanish Ministry of Health, becomes the second member of the Technical Committee to test positive for COVID-19. (RTVE)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 180 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,415. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issue stay-at-home orders. Virginia's stay-at-home order will remain in effect until June 10. (Washington Post)
Fernando Simón, Director of the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Spanish Ministry of Health, becomes the second member of the Technical Committee to test positive for COVID-19. (RTVE)
Mexico declares a national health emergency and extends the suspension of all non-essential activities until April 30. (Reuters)
Panama's Ministry of Health reports a total of 989 cases of COVID-19 in the country, of which 24 people have died. (TVN)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 180 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,415. (Sky News)
Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopens its stores and shopping centers. (USA Today)
2020 Central Idaho earthquake A 6.5 magnitude earthquake happens 72 km (45 mi) west of Challis, Idaho, United States. It is the strongest earthquake in the state since 1983. (USGS)
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake happens 72 km (45 mi) west of Challis, Idaho, United States. It is the strongest earthquake in the state since 1983. (USGS)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 48 imported cases of COVID-19. (AP News) COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first death from COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise to 14. The patient was a 69-year-old man with cancer in Yangon. (The Bangkok Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium A 12-year-old girl dies from COVID-19 in Belgium, becoming Europe's youngest victim to date. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Burundi Burundi reports the country's first cases of COVID-19. The patients are two Burundians, aged 56 and 42, who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Rwanda. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium A 12-year-old girl dies from COVID-19 in Belgium, becoming Europe's youngest victim to date. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 393 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 1,789 and 25,150 cases. (The Independent) A 13-year-old boy dies at the King's College Hospital, becoming the UK's youngest victim from the virus to date. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which is currently docked in Guam. Crozier has recommended quarantining almost the entire crew of 4,000. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 48 imported cases of COVID-19. (AP News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first death from COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise to 14. The patient was a 69-year-old man with cancer in Yangon. (The Bangkok Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York The total number of cases in New York rises to over 75,000. The state's death toll reaches 1,550. (New York Post) Rep. Max Rose is expected to be deployed with the National Guard to New York as an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 393 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 1,789 and 25,150 cases. (The Independent) A 13-year-old boy dies at the King's College Hospital, becoming the UK's youngest victim from the virus to date. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin The Wisconsin primary is expected to go as planned for April 7 despite coronavirus concerns. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin The Wisconsin primary is expected to go as planned for April 7 despite coronavirus concerns. (CNN)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin The Wisconsin primary is expected to go as planned for April 7 despite coronavirus concerns. (CNN)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 393 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 1,789 and 25,150 cases. (The Independent)
The World Meteorological Organization will not retire any names from the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, retired names from that season, as well as the upcoming 2020 season, will be announced jointly during next year's annual spring meeting. (Weather)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues a stay-at-home order. (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 509 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,032 and 56,989 cases, with 6,017 of those patients reported in a serious condition requiring life support. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy extends its lockdown to April 13. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 130 asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. This is its first time reporting asymptomatic cases. (Bloomberg)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic 19,517 people are arrested in the Dominican Republic for breaking curfew. (Dominican Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues a stay-at-home order. (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Hobby Lobby is expected to reopen in states with stay-at-home orders. (CBS News)
Russia is expected to send a plane with masks and medical supplies to the United States to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. (Politico)
Russia–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Russia is expected to send a plane with masks and medical supplies to the United States to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. (Politico)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 563 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 2,352 and 29,474 cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon The Philippines ambassador to Lebanon, Bernardita Catalla, dies from COVID-19 in Beirut, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. (The New Arab) COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan donates 10 million masks to countries hardest hit by COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji announces a lockdown of the capital Suva, beginning tomorrow, as two more cases are confirmed. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 1,355 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,387, the new figures include deaths in retirement homes for the first time. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly says the commander "exercised extremely poor judgement". At least 100 people aboard the vessel have been reportedly infected. (BBC News)
