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)
Cyprus reports its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
East Timor confirms its first case of COVID-19. (New Straits Times)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economy of China, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes construction of its infrastructure to help ease the economic impact of COVID-19. (The Star)
Economy of China, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes construction of its infrastructure to help ease the economic impact of COVID-19. (The Star)
Fiji confirms its second case of COVID-19. (FBC News)
Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Yle)
Football player Wu Lei, a Chinese national based in Spain, tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is recovering from the virus. (Reuters)
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)
Georgia declares a nationwide state of emergency due to COVID-19, effective until April 21. (Civil Georgia)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Football player Wu Lei, a Chinese national based in Spain, tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is recovering from the virus. (Reuters)
Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents. (KTUU-TV)
Mauritius reports its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)
Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)
North Korea–South Korea relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction Yonhap News Agency reports that North Korea has fired two projectiles from Pyongan Province into the Sea of Japan. (Reuters) (BBC News)
Spain announces it is closing hotels in the country for the sake of converting them into hospitals, as local medical facilities are being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. A military hospital will also be constructed in the capital Madrid. (Lailasnews) (Reuters)
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 Grand Ole Opry broadcasts from an empty venue for the first time since 1925. (ABC News)
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)
Turkey's Ministry of the Interior imposes a curfew for people over the age of 65 and the chronically ill. (Daily Sabah)
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)
Yonhap News Agency reports that North Korea has fired two projectiles from Pyongan Province into the Sea of Japan. (Reuters) (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Syria The government announces the war-torn country's first confirmed case of COVID-19. (Daily Sabah)
The government announces the war-torn country's first confirmed case of COVID-19. (Daily Sabah)
2020 Guinean legislative election, 2020 Guinean constitutional referendum Despite violent protests, boycotts from the political opposition and fears about potential coronavirus infections, legislative elections are held in Guinea next to a controversial referendum. (Al Jazeera)
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)
After ruling out cancelling the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee considers postponing the Olympics to 2021. They set a deadline to decide within the next four weeks. (USA Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears. Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá. Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest. (Colombia Reports) Colombian Justice Minister Margarita Cabello Blanco says 23 prisoners are dead and 83 others are injured following an attempted "mass criminal escape" at La Modelo prison and other detention centers. Two guards are also in critical condition. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears. Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá. Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest. (Colombia Reports) Colombian Justice Minister Margarita Cabello Blanco says 23 prisoners are dead and 83 others are injured following an attempted "mass criminal escape" at La Modelo prison and other detention centers. Two guards are also in critical condition. (Reuters)
Despite violent protests, boycotts from the political opposition and fears about potential coronavirus infections, legislative elections are held in Guinea next to a controversial referendum. (Al Jazeera)
Fans attend the Olympic flame despite the coronavirus. (Republic TV)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 Summer Olympics Fans attend the Olympic flame despite the coronavirus. (Republic TV) After ruling out cancelling the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee considers postponing the Olympics to 2021. They set a deadline to decide within the next four weeks. (USA Today) The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee announce that they will not be sending athletes to the Summer Games in 2020. (CBC News)
Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears. Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá. Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest. (Colombia Reports)
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee announce that they will not be sending athletes to the Summer Games in 2020. (CBC News)
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a 40-year-old man in Balkh Province. (Reuters)
Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel self-isolates after being in contact with a doctor infected with COVID-19. (CNBC)
China reports only one domestic case of COVID-19 but reports 45 imported cases. (CNN-News 18)
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 Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the country is shutting down non-essential services effective midday Monday for pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and places of worship, while restaurants and cafes will have to switch to takeaway only. The number of cases in Australia has risen to 1,315. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia The 2020 AFL season has been postponed to May 31 after South Australia and Western Australia close their borders to all non-essential travelers, and both New South Wales and Victoria engage a total lockdown. (News.com.au)
COVID-19 pandemic in France French Health Minister Olivier Véran confirms the first death of a doctor treating COVID-19 patients. (France 24)
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 Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis orders a nationwide lockdown starting March 23. (Greek Reporter)
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 New York Former film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19. He is put in isolation at the Wende Correctional Facility. (The Daily Beast)
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 Palestinian territories The Palestinian National Authority confirms the first cases of COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip. Both patients are Palestinian men in their 30s who recently returned from Egypt. They are being held in quarantine in the border town of Rafah. (Haaretz)
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)
