Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte extends the quarantine lockdown, to cover all the region of Lombardy and 14 other northern provinces, affecting over a quarter of the national population. (BBC News)
The first COVID-19 death is confirmed in Canada. (CBC News)
The number of virus-related deaths in Italy rise to 366, while the confirmed cases are 7,375. (Sky Tg24)
Three new COVID-19 cases are registered in Russia (one is in Kaliningrad Region, one is in Belgorod Region, one is in Moscow Region). All of them visited Italy within the past 14 days. (Sputnik)
Twenty-seven people have died from methanol poisoning in Iran after rumors that drinking alcohol can help cure the coronavirus infection, state news agency IRNA reported on Monday. (BOL News)
Women in Mexico march despite COVID-19 concerns and protests being cancelled in other parts of the world due to concerns over the spread of the disease. (NPR)
War in Afghanistan, Politics of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by ISIL. Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as President as well. (AFP via Geo News)
Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by ISIL. Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as President as well. (AFP via Geo News)
Black Monday, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war Oil prices plummet after Saudi Arabia cut its official selling prices over the weekend. (CNN) Before markets open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures posted a 1,300-point drop due to the coronavirus and a fall in the price of oil. The drop would be the most points the Dow has dropped in a single day. (NBC News) (NBC News) The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 1,800 points on opening, 500 points lower than pre-market futures trading. (MSNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Israel In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad, regardless of country, to self-quarantine. (Times of Israel) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The infection rate is reduced, but South Korean president Moon Jae-in said it was "too early to be optimistic". (The Independent)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The infection rate is reduced, but South Korean president Moon Jae-in said it was "too early to be optimistic". (The Independent)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso orders the suspension of classes "at all educational levels" between 11 March until 30 March, as the region reports more than 500 cases. (La Vanguardia)
Libyan Civil War, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War, 2019–20 Western Libya offensive Nearly 40 Syrian mercenaries recruited by the Turkish Army have fled to Italy, raising the number of Syrian fighters who fled from Libya to Europe to nearly 200. (SOHR)
The infection rate is reduced, but South Korean president Moon Jae-in said it was "too early to be optimistic". (The Independent)
The President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso orders the suspension of classes "at all educational levels" between 11 March until 30 March, as the region reports more than 500 cases. (La Vanguardia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus The Minister of Health of Cyprus confirms the first two cases in the island; one a health professional who visited United Kingdom and the other a 25-year-old man who had traveled from Italy. (Cyprus Mail)
COVID-19 pandemic in France The French Minister of Culture Franck Riester announces he is infected with COVID-19, as five members of the National Assembly join the 1,412 cases in the Republic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The first two COVID-19 deaths are confirmed in Germany. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad, regardless of country, to self-quarantine. (Times of Israel)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland cancels all the Saint Patrick's Day parades. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Italy Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte extends the lockdown from Northern Italy to the whole country. (CNN) Riots continue at several prisons in Italy after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Inmates took two prison guards hostage in Modena during an attempted escape, while inmates at San Vittore Prison in Milan overpowered guards and occupied the roof. Prisons in Pavia and Rebibbia are set on fire, allowing some prisoners to escape. (Business Insider)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom's largest retailer Tesco say they will be restricting the sale of essential food and household items in response to fears of mass panic buying. (BBC News) (Daily Mirror)
In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad, regardless of country, to self-quarantine. (Times of Israel)
International military intervention against ISIL Two United States troops are killed in a raid against ISIL in Iraq. (ABC)
Ireland cancels all the Saint Patrick's Day parades. (BBC News)
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte extends the lockdown from Northern Italy to the whole country. (CNN)
Nearly 40 Syrian mercenaries recruited by the Turkish Army have fled to Italy, raising the number of Syrian fighters who fled from Libya to Europe to nearly 200. (SOHR)
North Korea fires three projectiles from the coast of Sondok into the sea, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Reuters)
North Korea–South Korea relations North Korea fires three projectiles from the coast of Sondok into the sea, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Reuters)
Oil prices plummet after Saudi Arabia cut its official selling prices over the weekend. (CNN)
Riots continue at several prisons in Italy after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Inmates took two prison guards hostage in Modena during an attempted escape, while inmates at San Vittore Prison in Milan overpowered guards and occupied the roof. Prisons in Pavia and Rebibbia are set on fire, allowing some prisoners to escape. (Business Insider)
Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survives an assassination attempt in Khartoum. No one has claimed responsibility. (Haaretz) (The Guardian)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 1,800 points on opening, 500 points lower than pre-market futures trading. (MSNBC)
The first two COVID-19 deaths are confirmed in Germany. (BBC News)
The French Minister of Culture Franck Riester announces he is infected with COVID-19, as five members of the National Assembly join the 1,412 cases in the Republic. (Reuters)
The Minister of Health of Cyprus confirms the first two cases in the island; one a health professional who visited United Kingdom and the other a 25-year-old man who had traveled from Italy. (Cyprus Mail)
The number of confirmed cases in Italy rose to 9,172, while the death toll rose to 463. (Corriere della Sera)
The United Kingdom's largest retailer Tesco say they will be restricting the sale of essential food and household items in response to fears of mass panic buying. (BBC News) (Daily Mirror)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries Voters in six U.S. states cast their ballots in the primary elections. Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho primaries and is ahead in Washington (which has not finished tallying votes), while U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wins North Dakota. (The New York Times) (CNN)
President of the European Parliament David Sassoli self-isolates after visiting Italy. (Politico)
Voters in six U.S. states cast their ballots in the primary elections. Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho primaries and is ahead in Washington (which has not finished tallying votes), while U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wins North Dakota. (The New York Times) (CNN)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Black Monday After a 2,000-point drop on Monday, the DJIA futures gain 1,100 points before the NYSE opening bell. (CNN) The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announces a European 25 billion euro fund to face the coronavirus crisis. (Euronews)
Roberto Stella, the president of the medical guild in Varese, Lombardy, dies at the age of 67 after contracting the virus. (Ansa)
The Canadian government presents a bill that would impose a nationwide ban on conversion therapy that would include minors. (BBC News)
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announces a European 25 billion euro fund to face the coronavirus crisis. (Euronews)
2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia Vladimir Putin backs a constitutional amendment that would allow him to remain in power after 2024 and make a lifetime presidency possible. (NBC News)
After a 2,000-point drop on Monday, the DJIA futures gain 1,100 points before the NYSE opening bell. (CNN)
Argentine saxophonist Marcelo Peralta has died in Madrid after contracting coronavirus. (Radio Mitre)
Black Monday After a 2,000-point drop on Monday, the DJIA futures gain 1,100 points before the NYSE opening bell. (CNN)
Bolivia confirms its two first cases. (Brussels Times)
Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping visits Wuhan, the epicentre and origin of the pandemic, after an unprecedented lockdown of the central city of 11 million people. (Reuters)
Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO)
Community of La Rioja suspends all classes for two weeks. (el diario.es)
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco The first death in Morocco is reported, an 89-year-old woman with pre-existing health conditions. (Hespress)
COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine and former MEP Archduke Karl von Habsburg tests positive for COVID-19 becoming the first member of a royal family to test positive. (Salzburg24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivia confirms its two first cases. (Brussels Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO)
COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Denmark reports a sharp increase in COVID-19 patients, with 174 new cases in the past 24 hours, totaling 264 cases in the whole country. (BNO News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greek Minister of Health Vasilis Kikilias announces that the country's schools and universities will remain closed for two weeks. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports 881 new confirmed cases and 54 more COVID-19 deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date, bringing the total to 8042 cases and 291 deaths. (TRT World)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Cabinet of Japan passes a bill that allows Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus if necessary. (NHK)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping visits Wuhan, the epicentre and origin of the pandemic, after an unprecedented lockdown of the central city of 11 million people. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Moldova Moldova bans all foreigners from entering the country via plane who have been to any country with confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco The first death in Morocco is reported, an 89-year-old woman with pre-existing health conditions. (Hespress)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU) COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO) COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay suspends all school and university activities and large-scale public events for 15 days as a measure of control due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU)
COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland's Ministry of National Defence tweets that General Commander Jarosław Mika has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Germany, and becomes NATO's highest-ranking member of armed forces infected. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay suspends all school and university activities and large-scale public events for 15 days as a measure of control due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivia confirms its two first cases. (Brussels Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic suspends all schools and bans all events hosting more than 100 people indefinitely in order to contain the virus, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. (U.S. News & World Report)
