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 Oceania 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 Taiwan Taiwan donates 10 million masks to countries hardest hit by COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States 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)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics 2020 Democratic National Convention The Democratic National Convention is postponed from July 13 to August 17 due to COVID-19 concerns. (Vox)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 4,244 new cases and 569 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 2,921 and 33,718 confirmed cases. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines records its single largest daily increase in casualties with 29 deaths, bringing the total deaths in the country to 136. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe Ford Motor Company extends the suspension of vehicle and engine production at most of its manufacturing sites in Europe to May 4 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Governor of the Duarte Province, Luis Núñez, tests positive for COVID-19 just after his wife dies from the virus. (Dominican Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 7,500 new cases and 932 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 10,935 and 117,710 confirmed cases. (The Independent) The country overtakes Italy in the number of positives and becomes the second country in the world with more coronavirus cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Suriname Suriname reports the country's first death from COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise to 10. (TASS)
COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons Police surround the Champ-Dollon prison in Geneva, Switzerland, after dozens of prisoners refuse to return to their cells because of new coronavirus measures. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Governor of the Duarte Province, Luis Núñez, tests positive for COVID-19 just after his wife dies from the virus. (Dominican Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines records its single largest daily increase in casualties with 29 deaths, bringing the total deaths in the country to 136. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 684 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 3,605 and 38,168 confirmed cases. (Sky News)
Ford Motor Company extends the suspension of vehicle and engine production at most of its manufacturing sites in Europe to May 4 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 7,500 new cases and 932 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 10,935 and 117,710 confirmed cases. (The Independent)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 684 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 3,605 and 38,168 confirmed cases. (Sky News)
A 5-year-old boy dies from COVID-19, becoming Europe's youngest victim of the virus to date. He had underlying health conditions. (Metro)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 1,053 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the country's death toll to 7,560 and 89,953 cases. The new figures include previously unreported deaths in retirement homes. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Georgia reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 79-year-old woman who had other illnesses and underlying health conditions. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait reports its first death from COVID-19 as cases reach 479. (Reuters)
Georgia reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 79-year-old woman who had other illnesses and underlying health conditions. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 708 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 4,313 and 41,903 confirmed cases. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Haiti Haiti reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 55-year-old man with underlying health conditions. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco King Mohammed VI of Morocco pardons 5,654 prisoners and orders new measures to protect inmates from COVID-19. The prisoners were selected on the basis of their age, frail health, time spent in prison and good conduct. (Middle East Monitor)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports 8,327 new confirmed cases and 594 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 4,159 and 122,000 cases, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports 8,327 new confirmed cases and 594 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 4,159 and 122,000 cases, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)
Haiti reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 55-year-old man with underlying health conditions. (France 24)
King Mohammed VI of Morocco pardons 5,654 prisoners and orders new measures to protect inmates from COVID-19. The prisoners were selected on the basis of their age, frail health, time spent in prison and good conduct. (Middle East Monitor)
COVID-19 pandemic in Barbados Barbados reports its first death from COVID-19, an 81-year-old man with diabetes who recently travelled to the United Kingdom. (Voice Online)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Barbados Barbados reports its first death from COVID-19, an 81-year-old man with diabetes who recently travelled to the United Kingdom. (Voice Online)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built COVID-19 testing center over fears that people using the facility would spread the virus through their district. (Reuters)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom British department store retailer Debenhams files for administration due to "unprecedented" circumstances caused by the United Kingdom's coronavirus lockdown. (BBC News)
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 1,417 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, raising the country's death toll to 10,238. (Sky News)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 731 more deaths in the state from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing the state's death toll to 5,489 and 138,836 infections. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 854 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 6,159 and 55,242 confirmed cases. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 854 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 6,159 and 55,242 confirmed cases. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Somalia reports its first death from COVID-19 as the cases reach 12. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted just after Tuesday midnight. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Prince and governor of Riyadh Region Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud is admitted to an intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. It's reported that at least 150 members of the royal family have been infected. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,095. (Metro) COVID-19 pandemic in Malta Malta reports its first death from COVID-19, a 92-year-old woman with underlying health problems, as total cases rise to 299. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted just after Tuesday midnight. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malta Malta reports its first death from COVID-19, a 92-year-old woman with underlying health problems, as total cases rise to 299. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Prince and governor of Riyadh Region Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud is admitted to an intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. It's reported that at least 150 members of the royal family have been infected. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Somalia reports its first death from COVID-19 as the cases reach 12. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,095. (Metro)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Following a collapse in print sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, The Jewish Chronicle and Jewish News newspapers enter voluntary liquidation and are to close. (The Guardian)
Following a collapse in print sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, The Jewish Chronicle and Jewish News newspapers enter voluntary liquidation and are to close. (The Guardian)
Malta reports its first death from COVID-19, a 92-year-old woman with underlying health problems, as total cases rise to 299. (Reuters)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,095. (Metro)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 4,974 new confirmed cases and 246 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing Germany's death toll to 2,107 and 108,202 cases. This marks the largest daily increase of deaths for Germany. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,978 with 65,077 total confirmed cases. (Metro)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,978 with 65,077 total confirmed cases. (Metro)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemen reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient in the Hadhramaut Governorate. (Gulf News) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,232 and 68,192 total cases, while 3,969 people remain in critical condition with the virus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium reports 1,684 new confirmed cases and 494 more deaths from COVID-19, its highest daily death toll to date, bringing the country's death toll to 3,019 and 26,667 total cases. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 5,323 new confirmed cases and 266 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing Germany's death toll to 2,373 with 113,525 total cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,232 and 68,192 total cases, while 3,969 people remain in critical condition with the virus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students of Outside Creek Elementary School in California attend classes despite Governor Gavin Newsom's order to close all schools in the state. (Boston)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland The Republic of Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar extends stay-at-home coronavirus restrictions until May 5. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom 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) NHS England announces two more temporary NHS Nightingale Hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in Washington, and Exeter. (NHS England)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemen reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient in the Hadhramaut Governorate. (Gulf News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students of Outside Creek Elementary School in California attend classes despite Governor Gavin Newsom's order to close all schools in the state. (Boston)
In a major setback for efforts to declare the end of the outbreak on Sunday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reports the first case of Ebola since February. The outbreak has killed more than 2,200 people since August 2018. (Reuters)
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,232 and 68,192 total cases, while 3,969 people remain in critical condition with the virus. (Reuters)
Kivu Ebola epidemic In a major setback for efforts to declare the end of the outbreak on Sunday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reports the first case of Ebola since February. The outbreak has killed more than 2,200 people since August 2018. (Reuters)
