March 2020 Chad and Nigeria massacres Boko Haram jihadists kill 92 soldiers at an army base in Chad. (RTÉ News and Current Affairs) Boko Haram kills 70 troops in an ambush in Borno, northeastern Nigeria. (Reuters)
Mayor of Toronto John Tory declares a state of emergency for the city of Toronto. (CFTO-DT)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issues a stay-at-home order for all Michiganders except for essential services. (Fox News)
New Zealand enters alert level 3 after the investigation into two assumed community-spread cases do not find any links to travel. All schools and public venues are closed. The country will enter alert level 4 on 26 March at midnight local time. (Stuff)
Norwegian Jewel arrives at Honolulu after cutting its trip short due to COVID-19 and mechanical problems. No positive cases were confirmed among the passengers and crew members. (ABC News)
Premier Doug Ford announces that non-essential businesses in Ontario are to be shut down for at least two weeks. (National Post)
Premier François Legault announces that non-essential businesses in Quebec are to be shut down for three weeks. (National Post)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will spend $192M to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. (Global News)
Rapper-turned-informant 6ix9ine requests an early prison release over fears of COVID-19. (The Daily Beast)
South Darfur, Sudan reports eight new cases of COVID-19, including two Egyptian soldiers of the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). (Sudan Tribune)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 4,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, rising to 33,000 infected and 2,182 dead. (NBC News)
The British Army begins Operation Rescript, to assist the UK's efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. (The Independent)
The Dutch Health Ministry reports 545 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 34 more deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 4,749 and 213 deaths. (Reuters)
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company is expected to plead guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter in the Camp Fire. (NBC News)
The Spanish Army has found elderly people abandoned and dead inside retirement homes, according to Defence Minister Margarita Robles. A criminal investigation has been launched. (BBC News)
The Syrian Air Defense Force says that it intercepted a drone near Khmeimim Air Base. (Reuters)
The United Kingdom is placed in lockdown. The new measures close all non-essential stores and ban gatherings of more than two people. (The Guardian)
Vanuatu puts the island of Aneityum under "temporary lockdown" after a cruise ship with a reportedly infected passenger on board visited the island. (Radio New Zealand)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland The government introduces new measures over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country: a ban on gatherings of more than two people, from the current 50. However, the number of people allowed to take part in religious services, including funerals, is limited to five. The new restrictions are to last until at least 11 April. (BBC News) Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki tells at a news conference on Tuesday that the presidential election, scheduled for 10 May, will not be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and will go ahead as planned. (TVN24)
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki tells at a news conference on Tuesday that the presidential election, scheduled for 10 May, will not be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and will go ahead as planned. (TVN24)
After the Summer Olympics is postponed, the Tokyo station's Olympic countdown clock displaying the number of days until the Games (a local tourist attraction) is switched to show the current date and time. (The Japan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt declares a two-week nationwide curfew between 7pm and 6am to prevent the spread of the virus. Those who break the curfew will be fined up to 4,000 pounds or be jailed, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Libya The National Centre for Disease Control reports Libya's first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient at a hospital in Tripoli. The World Health Organization has warned that the virus could cause Libya's already struggling health system to collapse. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in India, Indian local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic Complete lockdowns are announced in 30 states and union territories of India in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Times of India)
COVID-19 pandemic in Libya The National Centre for Disease Control reports Libya's first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient at a hospital in Tripoli. The World Health Organization has warned that the virus could cause Libya's already struggling health system to collapse. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says FEMA will send 4,000 ventilators to New York in the next 48 hours. The state now has at least 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (Washington Examiner)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 Summer Olympics After the Summer Olympics is postponed, the Tokyo station's Olympic countdown clock displaying the number of days until the Games (a local tourist attraction) is switched to show the current date and time. (The Japan Times)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 Summer Olympics The 2020 Summer Olympics has been postponed for the first time in the modern Olympic Games history to 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Guardian)
South Korea–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States South Korea President Moon Jae-in says that President Donald Trump asked the country to send medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus. (Reuters)
Terrorism in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri FBI agents shoot dead an armed man during an arrest operation in Belton, Missouri, U.S. The man was suspected of plotting a bombing attack, with far-right motivations, at a Kansas City hospital believed to be treating COVID-19 patients. (ABC News) (CNN)
The 2020 Summer Olympics has been postponed for the first time in the modern Olympic Games history to 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Guardian)
The government introduces new measures over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country: a ban on gatherings of more than two people, from the current 50. However, the number of people allowed to take part in religious services, including funerals, is limited to five. The new restrictions are to last until at least 11 April. (BBC News)
The National Centre for Disease Control reports Libya's first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient at a hospital in Tripoli. The World Health Organization has warned that the virus could cause Libya's already struggling health system to collapse. (Reuters)
2020 Hubei lockdowns, COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei China is expected to end lockdowns on most of the Hubei province. Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus, is expected to reopen on April 8. (ABC News)
64 Ethiopian illegal immigrants are found dead and 14 alive inside a cargo container on a lorry in Tete Province, Mozambique, apparently having died of asphyxiation. (Al Jazeera)
A man in the Chinese province of Yunnan dies after testing positive for hantavirus. (Newsweek)
Cameroonian musician and songwriter Manu Dibango dies from COVID-19 in Paris, France. (BBC News)
China is expected to end lockdowns on most of the Hubei province. Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus, is expected to reopen on April 8. (ABC News)
China launches three military surveillance satellites on a Long March 2C rocket. (Space.com)
Chinese space program China launches three military surveillance satellites on a Long March 2C rocket. (Space.com)
Complete lockdowns are announced in 30 states and union territories of India in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Times of India)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia announces a nationwide lockdown, outlawing all travel interstate and overseas, and closing the nation's borders. Schools remain open in some locations. (News.com.au)
COVID-19 pandemic in California The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in California reaches 2,226, with 42 deaths. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Despite a week-long lockdown, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) reports its first case of coronavirus. (CNN Chile)
COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt declares a two-week nationwide curfew between 7pm and 6am to prevent the spread of the virus. Those who break the curfew will be fined up to 4,000 pounds or be jailed, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Playwright Terrence McNally dies from complications of COVID-19 in Florida. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in France Cameroonian musician and songwriter Manu Dibango dies from COVID-19 in Paris, France. (BBC News) France reports 2,444 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 240 more deaths, bringing the country's total to 22,300 cases and over 1000 deaths. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Premier Li Keqiang says that the spread of the epidemic has been basically blocked and the outbreak controlled within China. (State Council Information Office) 2020 Hubei lockdowns, COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei China is expected to end lockdowns on most of the Hubei province. Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus, is expected to reopen on April 8. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan confirms nine members of the Detroit Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, with one death, a 38-year-old male dispatcher. An additional 233 officers have been quarantined since Sunday. (MLive.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal enters in a total and nationwide lockdown for a week. (Kathmandu Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 40 new cases of coronavirus. (Stuff NZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 40 new cases of coronavirus. (Stuff NZ) COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia announces a nationwide lockdown, outlawing all travel interstate and overseas, and closing the nation's borders. Schools remain open in some locations. (News.com.au)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as the total number of cases rises to 767. The patient was an Afghan expatriate. (Gulf News)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Despite a week-long lockdown, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) reports its first case of coronavirus. (CNN Chile)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 514 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date. (BBC News) The Palacio de Hielo ice rink in Madrid begins to be used as a morgue as the city's funeral homes are not able to hold all COVID-19 victims. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Roman Curia confirms three more cases, raising to four. (Il Messaggero)
Despite a week-long lockdown, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) reports its first case of coronavirus. (CNN Chile)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China The Badaling section of the Great Wall of China reopens to visitors. (CNN)
Egypt declares a two-week nationwide curfew between 7pm and 6am to prevent the spread of the virus. Those who break the curfew will be fined up to 4,000 pounds or be jailed, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. (Reuters)
France reports 2,444 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 240 more deaths, bringing the country's total to 22,300 cases and over 1000 deaths. (France 24)
Mozambique people smuggling disaster 64 Ethiopian illegal immigrants are found dead and 14 alive inside a cargo container on a lorry in Tete Province, Mozambique, apparently having died of asphyxiation. (Al Jazeera)
Nepal enters in a total and nationwide lockdown for a week. (Kathmandu Post)
New Zealand reports 40 new cases of coronavirus. (Stuff NZ)
Premier Li Keqiang says that the spread of the epidemic has been basically blocked and the outbreak controlled within China. (State Council Information Office)
Roman Curia confirms three more cases, raising to four. (Il Messaggero)
Saudi Arabia reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as the total number of cases rises to 767. The patient was an Afghan expatriate. (Gulf News)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 514 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date. (BBC News)
The Badaling section of the Great Wall of China reopens to visitors. (CNN)
Kabul gurdwara attack Gunmen kill 25 worshippers at a gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan. ISIL claims responsibility. (Reuters)
War in Afghanistan Kabul gurdwara attack Gunmen kill 25 worshippers at a gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan. ISIL claims responsibility. (Reuters)
2019–20 Western Libya offensive Forces loyal to the GNA assault the Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base, west of Tripoli, while the Libyan National Army captures several towns near the Berber city of Zuwarah, including Zaltan, Jumayl and Ras Ajdir. (Reuters)
2020 Kuril Islands earthquake A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands town Severo-Kurilsk in Russia's Far East. (Newsweek)
2020 Russian constitutional referendum, COVID-19 pandemic in Russia President Vladimir Putin postpones a referendum on constitutional changes that could extend his time in office for two more six-year terms because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Putin's current term runs through 2024. (BBC News)
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands town Severo-Kurilsk in Russia's Far East. (Newsweek)
China announces that The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar, Inception, and Interstellar will be re-released in theaters following the end of their lockdowns as a hope to revive their cinemas. (CNET)
COVID-19 pandemic in France President Emmanuel Macron announces the launch of military Operation Résilience [Wikidata] and investments in their health system in an attempt to fight COVID-19. (France 24) (Euronews)
