The number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Italy overtakes the number in China, as 3,405 are now confirmed dead due to the virus. (BBC News)
The suspension of football games in England, including the Premier League and English Football League, is extended until at least April 30 due to the continued spread of the coronavirus. (BBC News)
The wreckage of the USS Stickleback is discovered off the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. (Live Science)
Three people employed by the Philadelphia 76ers test positive for COVID-19. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Transport for London announces the closure of 40 train stations, including London Waterloo station and the Hammersmith & City line. (The Guardian)
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)
2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)
The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence agencies repeatedly warned President Trump about the threats posed by COVID-19 in January and February, but administration officials say they "just couldn't get him to do anything about it." (The Washington Post)
Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández. (Reuters)
Cannabis in Ghana The parliament of Ghana votes to legalize the medical and industrial use of cannabis. (GhanaWeb)
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom 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) The British government announces a stimulus plan to counter the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, which includes the government paying a portion of citizens' wages. (Bloomberg News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus routes, while orders the closure of all non-essential public and private office until 3 April. (Reuters) The Supreme Court stops all non-urgent legal proceedings at all levels across the country. The National Assembly also suspends its activity indefinitely. (The Himalayan Times) (My Republica)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland declares a 'state of epidemic' amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces at a press conference late on Friday. Two-week suspension of schools, introduced earlier this month, would be extended until after the Easter holidays. The government announces that fines for anyone breaking coronavirus quarantine increase from the current PLN 5,000 up to PLN 30,000 (EUR 6,600, USD 7,050). (Politico Europe)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández. (Reuters) 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 Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan government imposes a nationwide curfew to contain COVID-19. Mosques across the nation are closed. (Reuters)
Poland declares a 'state of epidemic' amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces at a press conference late on Friday. Two-week suspension of schools, introduced earlier this month, would be extended until after the Easter holidays. The government announces that fines for anyone breaking coronavirus quarantine increase from the current PLN 5,000 up to PLN 30,000 (EUR 6,600, USD 7,050). (Politico Europe)
The British government announces a stimulus plan to counter the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, which includes the government paying a portion of citizens' wages. (Bloomberg News)
The parliament of Ghana votes to legalize the medical and industrial use of cannabis. (GhanaWeb)
The Sri Lankan government imposes a nationwide curfew to contain COVID-19. Mosques across the nation are closed. (Reuters)
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)
Capital punishment in India India executes four men convicted of the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case. (Reuters)
China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a second consecutive day. (The Hill)
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 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 Oceania Papua New Guinea reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a male patient from Spain currently being isolated in Lae. The country will also close its borders. (Papua New Guinea Today) (Radio New Zealand)
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 Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates announces its first two deaths from COVID-19. (The New York Times) Dubai Municipality begins an 11-day sterilization campaign in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Gulf News)
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)
Disinfection begins in La Trinidad, the capital of the Philippines province Benguet, in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Sun.Star)
Dubai Municipality begins an 11-day sterilization campaign in an effort to contain the coronavirus. (Gulf 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)
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)
In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus routes, while orders the closure of all non-essential public and private office until 3 April. (Reuters)
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)
India executes four men convicted of the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case. (Reuters)
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)
Madagascar confirms its first cases of COVID-19. (National Post)
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 death toll from COVID-19 in Spain exceeds 1,000 while the total number of those infected reaches 20,000. (Reuters)
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Iceland. (The Guardian)
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)
United Airlines announces it will cancel 95 percent of its international flights starting next month. (USA Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania's government deploys troops to enforce a 40-hour nationwide curfew. Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albanians "will stay inside after 13:00", and that police and the armed forces "will use force against whoever breaks the law, including pensioners, and will use water canons and tear gas if need be." (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The British government orders all pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, gyms and other social hubs to close down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Reuters) 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)
Lorenzo Sanz, the former president of Real Madrid CF, dies after testing positive for COVID-19. (Evening Standard)
The British government orders all pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, gyms and other social hubs to close down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Reuters)
Angola reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, two male Angolan nationals who recently returned from Portugal. (Reuters)
China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a third consecutive day. (South China Morning Post)
China resumes construction of its infrastructure to help ease the economic impact of COVID-19. (The Star)
China sends masks and medical experts abroad to aid countries affected by COVID-19. (ABC 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)
