COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is expected to impose night curfew to tackle COVID-19 as the country begins a nationwide disinfection campaign. (Middle East Eye)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 103 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the death toll in the United Kingdom to 578 and 11,658 confirmed cases. (BBC News) An 84-year-old inmate at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire has become the first UK prisoner to die from COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Justice. (The Guardian)
France reports 365 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's total to 1,696. French health authorities say 3,375 people with the virus remain in serious condition requiring life support. (France 24)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 WNBA draft The WNBA draft will go as planned on April 17, but will be a virtual event due to the coronavirus. (Reuters) The 2020 Indianapolis 500 will be delayed until August 23, marking the first time in history that the event will not be held in May. (Indianapolis Star) The Candidates Tournament 2020 is suspended after seven of 14 matches, following Russia's closure of international air traffic. (chess24.com)
Malian opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé and six others are taken hostage by jihadists in the northern Tombouctou Region. Cissé's bodyguard was killed and two others injured in the ambush. (Reuters)
Ministry of Health confirms the first death in the country from COVID-19. (Reuters)
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a stay-at-home order until May 4. (WMUR)
Nicaragua reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a patient with HIV/AIDS. (Reuters)
Real Madrid CF's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is to be used to store medical materials. (The Guardian)
Samoa begins a national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister. Those who do not comply with the lockdown's requirements will be fined. (RNZ)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 655 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to over 4,000. (Reuters)
The 2020 Indianapolis 500 will be delayed until August 23, marking the first time in history that the event will not be held in May. (Indianapolis Star)
The Candidates Tournament 2020 is suspended after seven of 14 matches, following Russia's closure of international air traffic. (chess24.com)
The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. reaches 1,200. The total number of cases in the country is 83,097. The U.S. has surpassed China in number of active cases, making it the country with the most cases in the world. (Worldometer)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 103 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the death toll in the United Kingdom to 578 and 11,658 confirmed cases. (BBC News)
The Republic of Ireland reports 255 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths, doubling the country's death toll to 19. The median age of the 19 patients who have died is 79 years old. (Metro)
The United Arab Emirates is expected to impose night curfew to tackle COVID-19 as the country begins a nationwide disinfection campaign. (Middle East Eye)
The WNBA draft will go as planned on April 17, but will be a virtual event due to the coronavirus. (Reuters)
World leaders convene virtually to coordinate a response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (ABC News)
Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discusses the COVID-19 pandemic on phone. (Reuters)
China–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Chinese leader Xi Jinping offers advice to United States President Donald Trump on how to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offers advice to United States President Donald Trump on how to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa reports its first two deaths from COVID-19, both occurring at hospitals in Western Cape province. The government also announces a 21-day lockdown as cases surpass 1,000. (Gulf News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus Cyprus' government is set to release 50 prisoners in order to contain the spread of the virus in the island. (Cyprus Mail)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran In Iran, 300 people die and 1,000 people become ill after drinking methanol to save themselves from COVID-19. (Star Tribune) Olympic silver medalist Ehsan Haddadi tests positive for COVID-19. (ISNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia President Vladimir Putin orders that the week between 28 March and 5 April will be a nationwide paid holiday and declares the closing of all restaurants and shops during this week. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa reports its first two deaths from COVID-19, both occurring at hospitals in Western Cape province. The government also announces a 21-day lockdown as cases surpass 1,000. (Gulf News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines passes a legislation granting emergency powers to President Rodrigo Duterte as part of its measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic as confirmed cases rise to 707. (Voice of America)
Cyprus' government is set to release 50 prisoners in order to contain the spread of the virus in the island. (Cyprus Mail)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The House of Representatives passes a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill as an effort to save the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump signs the bill. (CBS News) (Business Insider)
Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic Fox News controversies Fox Business fires its primetime host Trish Regan after she claimed the coronavirus is a Democratic Party ploy to impeach President Donald Trump. (CNN)
Olympic silver medalist Ehsan Haddadi tests positive for COVID-19. (ISNA)
President Vladimir Putin orders that the week between 28 March and 5 April will be a nationwide paid holiday and declares the closing of all restaurants and shops during this week. (The Moscow Times)
South Africa reports its first two deaths from COVID-19, both occurring at hospitals in Western Cape province. The government also announces a 21-day lockdown as cases surpass 1,000. (Gulf News)
Syria–United Arab Emirates relations Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discusses the COVID-19 pandemic on phone. (Reuters)
The House of Representatives passes a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill as an effort to save the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump signs the bill. (CBS News) (Business Insider)
The Philippines passes a legislation granting emergency powers to President Rodrigo Duterte as part of its measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic as confirmed cases rise to 707. (Voice of America)
2019–20 NBA season The Utah Jazz announces that Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are cleared of coronavirus after becoming the first National Basketball Association players to test positive on March 11. (CBS News)
A temporary mortuary is being built at Birmingham Airport, with capacity to hold up to 12,000 bodies as the virus spreads in the region. (The Guardian)
China's Film Bureau closes cinemas that had re-opened after the epidemic's first wave, without giving a reason. (The Guardian)
Cinema of China, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China's Film Bureau closes cinemas that had re-opened after the epidemic's first wave, without giving a reason. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in California The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces a two-week national lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The number of people who tested positive in Italy jumps to 86,498, while the death toll rose to 9,134. Italy is the country with the highest death toll in the world and second for number of cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 80s, as cases rise to 235. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in California The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, Healthcare in Scotland Hospitals in Scotland are expected to get testing kits from South Korea as an effort to increase testing for COVID-19. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in California The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Tonga Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announces that the country would be under a lock-down between 29 March and 5 April. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan reports the first death from COVID-19, a 72-year-old woman with underlying health conditions in the city of Namangan. (Reuters)
Hospitals in Scotland are expected to get testing kits from South Korea as an effort to increase testing for COVID-19. (BBC News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema Cinema of China, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China's Film Bureau closes cinemas that had re-opened after the epidemic's first wave, without giving a reason. (The Guardian)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion Pope Francis delivers a special Urbi et Orbi blessing in an empty Saint Peter's Square, praying for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and offering a plenary indulgence to repentant sinners before San Marcello al Corso's miraculous crucifix, which was moved from its original church in Rome two days ago. (Vatican News) (Aleteia)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2019–20 NBA season The Utah Jazz announces that Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are cleared of coronavirus after becoming the first National Basketball Association players to test positive on March 11. (CBS News)
In Iran, 300 people die and 1,000 people become ill after drinking methanol to save themselves from COVID-19. (Star Tribune)
Jordan reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 80s, as cases rise to 235. (Reuters)
Mount Merapi erupts in Indonesia, sending ash of 5 kilometers in the air. (Manila Times)
North Macedonia becomes the 30th member of NATO after over a year of negotiations. (Defense News)
North Macedonia–NATO relations North Macedonia becomes the 30th member of NATO after over a year of negotiations. (Defense News)
Pope Francis delivers a special Urbi et Orbi blessing in an empty Saint Peter's Square, praying for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and offering a plenary indulgence to repentant sinners before San Marcello al Corso's miraculous crucifix, which was moved from its original church in Rome two days ago. (Vatican News) (Aleteia)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19. He will self-isolate at 10 Downing Street. (BBC News)
Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announces that the country would be under a lock-down between 29 March and 5 April. (RNZ)
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces a two-week national lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)
Scientists in Oxford are expected to recruit 510 adults without COVID-19 to test a COVID-19 vaccine. (The Guardian)
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock tests positive for COVID-19. (The Guardian)
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 185 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the death toll in the United Kingdom to 769. (Sky News)
The number of people who tested positive in Italy jumps to 86,498, while the death toll rose to 9,134. Italy is the country with the highest death toll in the world and second for number of cases. (BBC News)
The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)
The Utah Jazz announces that Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are cleared of coronavirus after becoming the first National Basketball Association players to test positive on March 11. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo announces a two-week partial lockdown on 27th March 2020 for Greater Accra and Kumasi, beginning on 30th March 2020. He also announced the establishment of a special fund to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo announces a two-week partial lockdown on 27th March 2020 for Greater Accra and Kumasi, beginning on 30th March 2020. He also announced the establishment of a special fund to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India plans to turn some railway coaches, which have been idled under the country's stay-at-home order, into isolation wards for patients with coronavirus. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan President Donald Trump approves Michigan's request for emergency declaration. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan President Donald Trump approves Michigan's request for emergency declaration. (Politico)
Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo announces a two-week partial lockdown on 27th March 2020 for Greater Accra and Kumasi, beginning on 30th March 2020. He also announced the establishment of a special fund to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
