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 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.
New York is expected to be the first state to test the treatment of coronavirus with blood from recovered patients.
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The Ministry of the Interior closes all borders.
Premier François Legault announces that non-essential businesses in Quebec are to be shut down for three weeks.
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Turkmenistan's government bans the usage of the word "coronavirus" in all public settings and also bans the use of face masks.
Astronomers discover 139 new "minor planets" in the Solar System that are beyond the orbit of Neptune, which helps boost odds of finding Planet Nine.
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.
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Oculudentavis khaungraae, the world's smallest dinosaur, is discovered by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Nepal enters in a total and nationwide lockdown for a week.
Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it.
Turkey says it will deploy its domestically-produced surface-to-air missile HISAR to Syria's Idlib Governorate next week.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Greece
Uzbekistan orders companies in Tashkent to do remote working and makes protective masks as an effort to contain the coronavirus.
The European Union closes its external border for first time in its history.
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Five more presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in Arkansas, prompting Governor Asa Hutchinson to order school closings in four counties.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Californians except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services.
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Luis Lacalle Pou is sworn in as the new President of Uruguay and succeeds leftist Tabaré Vázquez.
Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19.
Los Angeles County, California, announces a near-lockdown, urging residents to stay in their homes and to only go out in public for essential needs.
The Congress of Deputies approves extending the Alarm Status until 12 April.
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Voters in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois go to the polls in their primary elections.
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Prime Minister Robert Abela announces the closing of all public locals but refuses to order a lockdown.
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East Timor confirms its first case of COVID-19.
Both South Korea and Japan condemn the launching.
Slovenia closes all schools indefintely and suspends public transport effective midnight as COVID-19 cases rise to 219.
The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives passes a bill banning transgender females from women's sports.
U.S. Senator from Kentucky Rand Paul tests positive for COVID-19. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee self-quarantine for 14-days despite not testing.
John C. Tune Airport sustained major damage from the outbreak.
The Constitutional Court of Russia approves amendments to the Constitution proposed by President Vladimir Putin.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics
Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses. S&P futures fall 5%, triggering a trading halt in response to the Federal Reserve's emergency measures.
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.
The highly anticipated event was scheduled to take place on June 9, ahead of major console launches for Microsoft and Sony.
Turkey reports its first death from COVID-19, while the number of confirmed cases increases to 98.
The LPGA announces that the first three events of its season—including the ANA Inspiration, the season's first major championship—have been postponed due to the coronavirus.
The Abortion Legislation Bill 2019 passes its third reading in the New Zealand House of Representatives, legalising abortion in New Zealand.
Renault announces that it is halting all production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Transport for London announces the closure of 40 train stations, including London Waterloo station and the Hammersmith & City line.
WWE announces that this year's edition of its flagship event, WrestleMania, will be moved from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, without a live crowd.
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COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic
Fiji confirms its third case of COVID-19.
Sudan confirms its first case and death from COVID-19, a man in his 50s who had recently visited the United Arab Emirates.
Israel Institute for Biological Research
In a televised address, Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio confirms the country's first case of COVID-19, a 37-year-old man who had recently travelled back from France.
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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.
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Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopens its stores and shopping centers.
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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.
Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne urges Iran to allow access to the flight recorders of the Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down in January.
The number of confirmed cases in Italy climbs to 15,113, while the death toll rose to 1,016.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Mexico
The United Kingdom and the European Union start post-Brexit trade talks.
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Hungary confirms first two COVID-19 cases.
The Prime Minister Xavier Espot announces in a special public appearance that orders the closure of all public establishments except basic stores, pharmacies and gas stations during two weeks.
A total of 16 U.S. states have closed all of their schools as of this date.
The Ministry of Transports announces the cancellation of all flights between Spain and Italy.
eighth and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System
The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country.
The Wisconsin primary is expected to go as planned for April 7 despite coronavirus concerns.
South Korea declares "war" on the coronavirus.
44,000 people are without electric power.
The Government of the Republic of San Marino orders a nationwide quarantine until April 6.
Italy enters the first day of the nationwide lockdown as the number of infected reaches 10,149.
Complete lockdowns are announced in 30 states and union territories of India in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Ukraine bans mass gatherings and closes all schools for three weeks in response to the global coronavirus outbreak. The government says some sporting events might still go ahead but without any spectators.
Wallis and Futuna turns away a German cruise ship due to fears of coronavirus, and says that it is studying the possibility of denying another ship entry.
A court in Japan sentences Satoshi Uematsu to death for one of the country's worst mass murders, in which he killed 19 disabled people.
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Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened.
The NBA has announced that its 2019–20 season is on hiatus "until further notice" after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested a presumptive positive for COVID-19.
Iran's police, security council and interior ministry will empty the streets of people in the next 24 hours in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
Iraq issues a lockdown until March 28 in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
The first case of COVID-19 is found in the Cayman Islands.
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald's closes all of its restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland citing the safety of its employees and customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effective at noon on Tuesday. Baker states that he is not issuing a stay-at-home order, saying it "doesn't make sense from a public health point of view", but has directed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to issue a stay-at-home advisory, limiting public gatherings to 10 people or less.
The World Health Organization officially declares the outbreak as a pandemic.
Germany closes its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg.
Two suicide bombers on a motorcycle detonate their explosives near the United States embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, killing a policeman and wounding five others.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday. Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S. citizens. Only four airports will continue to receive international flights: Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montréal–Trudeau, and Calgary. Domestic flights and flights from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as foreign commerce and trade, will not be affected.
The British government’s Department of Health and Social Care confirms an additional 676 cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.
The British government announces that ExCeL London will be turned into a 4000-bed hospital to open next week, staffed primarily by military medics.
New York City records 81 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the city's death toll to 280. Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned that more than half of all New Yorkers could become infected.
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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.
Fiji confirms its second case of COVID-19.
Despite a week-long lockdown, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) reports its first case of coronavirus.
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.
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debates for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
Syria and Libya's Tobruk-based government led by Aguila Saleh Issa agree to establish diplomatic relations following a high level visit to Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem.
Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare reports the country's first death from COVID-19.
The British government introduces the Coronavirus Bill 2019–21, which would grant it extensive discretionary emergency powers in managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharif University publishes a study about the number of possible casualties, warning that it could reach millions of deaths if a full quarantine is not imposed.
Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson endorses Vermont U.S.
The tornado in Putnam County, Tennessee, is upgraded to an EF4, becoming the strongest tornado of the outbreak.
Kazakhstan declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic. The presidential decree from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a national quarantine and restricts both entry and departures from the country to all except diplomats and individuals invited by the government.
Michigan reports its first death from COVID-19, as the state reaches 110 recorded cases.
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U.S. President Donald Trump suspends all foreclosures and evictions, and invokes the Defense Production Act to address shortages of supplies needed for responding to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Greece deploys its military on the border with Turkey to prevent thousands of migrants from entering the European Union, and suspends all asylum applications for a month while also vowing to deport any migrants who enter Greek territory illegally.
The first in-person use of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tool is conducted, intended to reverse a genetic mutation causing Leber congenital amaurosis, a form of inherited blindness.
Actors Idris Elba and Kristofer Hivju reveal they have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Upper house of the Congress of the Philippines
The executive of Ukraine, consisting of the prime minister and cabinet ministers.
The University of Colorado Boulder's Conference on World Affairs and the Frozen Dead Guy Days event in Nederland are canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls for the Syrian government to release journalist and veteran Marine Austin Tice, arguing the "U.S.
United States Senators Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz announce that they will temporarily close their offices.
Both patients are Palestinian men in their 30s who recently returned from Egypt.
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The first one-on-one debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries takes place between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders in Washington, D.C., instead of Arizona as originally scheduled and without an audience as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Wuhan Zall F.C. is expected to leave Spain and return to Wuhan, where the coronavirus was originated.
Sophie Wilmès is sworn in as Prime Minister of Belgium. Seven opposition parties have pledged to support the minority government—in its previous composition—with plenary power for three to six months to handle the coronavirus pandemic in Belgium.
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The Grand Princess cruise ship, with at least 21 people aboard who've tested positive for COVID-19, has docked at the Port of Oakland, California, to continue to the next step in the quarantining measures process. The ship was carrying more than 2,000 passengers, as well as 1,100 crew members. The Grand Princess had been idling about 10 miles (16 km) offshore since Thursday (March 5). Disembarking American passengers are being put under mandatory 14-day quarantine at military bases in California, Texas or Georgia. Foreign passengers are being sent to their home countries for the completion of the quarantine.
Malta's government announces that citizens who test positive for COVID-19 and disobey self-isolation rules will be fined 10,000 euros.
Burkina Faso reports its first death from COVID-19, a 62-year-old diabetic woman.
The WNBA draft will go as planned on April 17, but will be a virtual event due to the coronavirus.
The Dominican Federation of Municipalities call for all mayors to remain vigilant with the threat of the coronavirus.
Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi announces that people will be fined for breaking the new restrictions of movement due COVID-19.
President Donald Trump approves Michigan's request for emergency declaration.
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They set a deadline to decide within the next four weeks.
head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Massachusetts
All three major United States trading indexes fall 7% during early trading, leading to a 15-minute trading halt. They all closed over 9% down.
Egypt reopens the Pyramid of Djoser after a 14-year restoration.
Vanuatu puts the island of Aneityum under "temporary lockdown" after a cruise ship with a reportedly infected passenger on board visited the island.
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Premier Doug Ford extends the province's state of emergency for another two weeks.
Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela calls for the closing of all educational centers for one week from March 13.
Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly member and former Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Sheikholeslam, dies after becoming infected with COVID-19. Iran suspends its parliament indefinitely.
A player on the Seattle Dragons tests positive for the coronavirus.
city in Tyne and Wear, North East England
capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada
124th season of the elite Australian rules football competition
UEFA postpones the Euro 2020 association football tournament until summer 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Europe.
American businesswoman and former United States Senator from Georgia
county in the state of Washington, United States
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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.
Islamist militants seize the port town of Mocímboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique after capturing the town's military base in an overnight attack.
World leaders convene virtually to coordinate a response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Premier Doug Ford announces that non-essential businesses in Ontario are to be shut down for at least two weeks.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 514 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date.
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.
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It is the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date.
The Balearic Islands regional government asks tourists to return home and closes airports and ports.
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Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some of his cabinet members self-quarantine after an aide tests positive for COVID-19.
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present phase of the Somali Civil War, concentrated in southern Somalia
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Wales.
The Senate of Spain ratifies North Macedonia's accession protocol for NATO, becoming the last of NATO's 30 members to do so. The move formally paves the way for North Macedonia to join the military alliance.
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Ecuador reports its first cases in Guayaquil.
British MP and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Health Ministry Nadine Dorries becomes the first UK MP to test positive for COVID-19.
The wreckage of the USS Stickleback is discovered off the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.
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 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.
municipality in North Holland, Netherlands
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.
city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity of Les Falles of Valencia are postponed for the fifth time in its history.
Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group
China gives go-ahead for human trials for a potential vaccine.
Turkey reports its second death from COVID-19, a 61-year-old male patient, while the number of confirmed cases rises to 191.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds 1,294 points to end its seven day decline.
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Cyprus' government is set to release 50 prisoners in order to contain the spread of the virus in the island.
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.
Canadian national Édith Blais and her Italian partner Luca Tacchetto are found alive in Mali after escaping from their captors. The pair were abducted in Burkina Faso on December 15, 2018.
While educational facilities close across the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education tells educators that online learning must comply with civil rights laws, including making sure learning tools are available to students. However, as not every student has access to the internet, many students will be unable to participate, prompting some public school systems to implement "enrichment" policies. Under these policies, coursework completed under online learning will not officially count towards advancing to the next academic term.
Three people employed by the Philadelphia 76ers test positive for COVID-19.
Avoiding questions about lower-than-expected GDP growth in his first year as President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro invites an impersonator to the restricted press section around the Planalto Palace to answer the questions in his stead. The comedian also distributed bananas (in reference to the name given in Brazil to the bras d'honneur) to the attending journalists.
The EF3 tornado that went through Davidson, Wilson, and Smith counties was confirmed on the ground for 53.4 miles (85.9 km), becoming the second longest path a tornado has taken in Tennessee.
art and archeology museum in Paris, France
Fans attend the Olympic flame despite the coronavirus.
The state's health director, Amy Acton, then called off the election on the grounds of a health emergency.
The governors of five states: California, Ohio, Illinois, Washington and Massachusetts, order bars and restaurants to close in response to the pandemic.
Irene Montero, Minister of Equality and Deputy, tested positive for coronavirus. Her domestic partner, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Pablo Iglesias, self-isolates and all the government undergo tests. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia also undergo tests after the Queen was in contact with Montero on March 6.
China sends masks and medical experts abroad to aid countries affected by COVID-19.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to set up a second vote on a coronavirus relief stimulus bill for Monday.
Indian state government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. President Donald Trump approves a disaster declaration for all areas affected by the tornadoes.
China reports 48 imported cases of COVID-19.
This first measure in Spain will affect 70,000 people during 14 days.
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The first COVID-19 cases are confirmed in Mali and Guinea-Bissau.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Australia
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.
most populous city in the United States of America
Poland reports the country's first death from COVID-19 in the city of Poznań.
President Kais Saied orders the army to deploy in the streets to enforce a lockdown in response to the coronavirus.
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The drop would be the most points the Dow has dropped in a single day.
The United States surpasses China in the number of deaths linked to COVID-19, as the death toll rises to 3,416, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The Syrian Air Defense Force engages "hostile objects" over the central Homs Governorate and southern Quneitra Governorate. Syrian state media says Israel is behind the attacks.
The closure of schools and universities extends to the entire country for two weeks affecting 9.5 million students.
Former Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam dies of a heart attack in Paris, France.
The Taliban say there will be no intra-Afghan talks if about 5,000 of their prisoners are not released.
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.
American Airlines says it will suspend long haul international flights from March 16 until May 6.
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The Royal Household of Spain announces that the King has refused the heritage of his father after emeritus King Juan Carlos I had been involved in a tax haven scandal and money-laundering.
Malta's Navy rescues 112 migrants from a sinking boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
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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.
Member of the Congress of Deputies and Madrid's city councilor Javier Ortega Smith becomes the first of Spain's high profile infected by the coronavirus.
27th and current prime minister of Denmark
Eighteen firefighters and their guide are killed by a forest fire in Liangshan, Sichuan, China.
Honduras confirms its first two cases of COVID-19.
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.
Economist and social activist Fariborz Raisdana also dies from coronavirus.
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.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issues a stay-at-home order. Grocery stores, pharmacies and manufacturing industries deemed "essential" will remain open.
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Austria reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 69-year-old man in Vienna.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Toronto, Canada
The Syrian Air Defense Force says that it intercepted a drone near Khmeimim Air Base.
The Ohio Senate passes a coronavirus relief bill, which includes extending mail-in voting for the Ohio primary by April 28.
Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S.
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The government announces that a lockdown of Tashkent will begin on March 24.
82nd governor of New Hampshire since 2017
Several cities in Arizona declare states of emergency amidst the crisis, with Phoenix and Tucson closing all bars and switching restaurants to take-out only until further notice.
SpaceX successfully launches a Dragon spacecraft in orbit to resupply the International Space Station.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Malta
Ministry of Health and Medical Education
CONMEBOL postpones the Copa America 2020 association football tournament until 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and Manchester Central Convention Complex are to be converted into NHS Nightingale Hospitals.
After Senator Vergil Chițac [ro] tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first Romanian high-ranking official with the disease, interim government headed by Prime Minister Ludovic Orban self-isolates for 14 days.
Budi Karya Sumadi, the Indonesian Minister of Transportation, tests positive for COVID-19.
U.S. stocks extend their drop in response to the cuts.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces a state of emergency, closing restaurants, day cares, and all schools.
India suspends the entry of international flights due to the coronavirus.
Oleksiy Honcharuk and his government are voted out by the Verkhovna Rada after less than six months in office. President Volodymyr Zelensky proposes Denys Shmygal as Prime Minister.
capital and largest city of the United Kingdom
Kazakhstan reports its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19; both are Kazakh nationals who recently returned from Germany.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bans the use of electroshock devices for aversive conditioning on patients with mental disorders.
Spain's IBEX 35 falls 14%, its worst drop in history in a single day. The UK FTSE falls by 11%, the German DAX and French CAC 40 by 12% and Italy's MIB by 17%.
North Macedonia becomes the 30th member of NATO after over a year of negotiations.
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases. The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England.
The corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, originally slated to open on March 17, has been delayed to May 24 due to restrictions on public gatherings enacted to stop coronavirus spread.
The government announces a tightening of the measures: all the events with more than five people are banned, including religious services, entertainment and leisure businesses are suspended, in particular museums, libraries, sport facilities, casinos and the mountain railways. Restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs are also closed, although take-away service will be allowed.
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.
seat of the Supreme Court of the United States of America
Spanish Minister of Territorial Policy and Civil Service Carolina Darias and Santiago Abascal, Deputy and leader of the third political force Vox, had tested positive in the disease.
Bulgaria declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus. As part of the emergency measures, all schools and universities will be closed, all Bulgarian Football Union matches suspended and police will be given special powers for quarantine enforcement.
COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
details regarding the COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
British airline Flybe collapses into administration with the loss of 2,000 jobs after failing to secure financial support. The airline says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is partly to blame for its collapse. Flybe provided more than half of UK domestic flights outside London.
Ministry of Health confirms the first death in the country from COVID-19.
The United Kingdom advises its citizens vacationing in Spain to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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flight shot down by Iranian armed forces
U.S. Senate Republicans unveil a $1 trillion economic stimulus package proposal to aid businesses and the American public during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ohio Department of Health reports it now has 37 cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Under these policies, coursework completed under online learning will not officially count towards advancing to the next academic term.
Flybe provided more than half of UK domestic flights outside London.
specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture
Augusta National Golf Club postpones the 2020 Masters Tournament.
airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
President Nicos Anastasiades announces the order of a nationwide lockdown between 24 March and 13 April.
Legislative, executive and judiciary powers of Nepal
The Government of National Accord (GNA) frees 466 prisoners from jails in Tripoli to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The GNA also announces an extended curfew from 2pm to 7am in the areas it controls.
In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines preventing large crowds and says "the party’s over." However, he stops short of closing all public beaches in the state, despite calls for him to do so.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia also undergo tests after the Queen was in contact with Montero on March 6.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Michigan
Australia closes its borders to all non-Australian residents.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New York
Chief of Staff of the Italian Army Salvatore Farina tests positive for COVID-19 and self-isolates, as well as President of Piedmont Alberto Cirio.
Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area announce shelter in place orders for all residents due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Real Madrid's home ground, stadium in Madrid
The patients who died were aged between 50 and 99 and had underlying health conditions.
Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
North Korea fires two short-range projectiles from the coast of Wonsan before landing in the sea dividing the Korean Peninsula and Japan. Japan's Defence Ministry says it had not detected any projectile landing in its territory and that no ship or aircraft in the area had been damaged.
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches.
The Bosnian military is directed to set up tent quarantines on the border with Republika Srpska, which itself has declared a state of emergency.
violent public disturbance against authority, property or people
The Czech Republic declares a state of emergency and announces the closure of its borders to all foreigners starting from midnight on March 16, while Czech citizens will no longer be allowed to leave the country for at least 30 days.
The death toll from COVID-19 in Spain exceeds 1,000 while the total number of those infected reaches 20,000.
The Olympic torch relay begins in Olympia, Greece, without public attendance.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. economy
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.
The United Arab Emirates is expected to impose night curfew to tackle COVID-19 as the country begins a nationwide disinfection campaign.
At least nine people, of whom four are children, are killed and 60 are injured when a fire at a bakery spreads to a crowded market in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies.
President Rodrigo Duterte announces "community quarantine" in Metro Manila, Philippines, implementing travel restrictions to and from the metropolitan area.
Turkish drone strikes target the Hama Military Airport.
Turkish involvement in the Syrian Civil War
The death toll in Italy rises to 827, as nearly two-hundred more people were confirmed dead today, the largest daily increase in deaths since the outbreak began, while the number of confirmed cases rises to 12,462, according to Protezione Civile.
The NCAA announces that all postseason tournaments in its winter season—not only the college basketball tournaments, but also its bowling, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, rifle, skiing, swimming & diving, track & field, and wrestling championships—will be held without fans in attendance.
The USNS Comfort arrives in New York City to relieve the area's hospitals of non-coronavirus patients.
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.
municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
2019 coronavirus pandemic in mainland China
María Begoña Gómez Fernández, spouse of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, tests positive for coronavirus.
a state when a stock exchange stops trading on a specific security for a certain time period
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education
A court in Russian-controlled Crimea sentences a Jehovah's Witness to six-years imprisonment for activities of a banned extremist organization, part of a crackdown that activists say violates religious freedom.
Alabama reports a total of 39 cases of COVID-19 and announces the prohibition of gatherings of 25 people or more in six counties.
96th Street station (IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line)
states cast their ballots in the primary elections.
American politician and lawyer (born 1942)
Iran says it will release 54,000 prisoners in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in overcrowded jails.
Two Syrian Air Force Su-24 jet aircraft are shot down by Turkish Air Force F-16s using air-to-air missiles over the Syria–Turkey border, while a Turkish drone is shot down by Syrian government forces in Idlib.
Bosnia and Herzegovina declares a state of emergency over COVID-19. The Bosnian military is directed to set up tent quarantines on the border with Republika Srpska, which itself has declared a state of emergency.
Hungary reports its first death from COVID-19, a 75-year-old man.
head of the executive branch of New York City's government
In a policy shift, the United States proposes a "Democratic Transition Framework" which includes that both disputed Presidents, Nicolás Maduro and Juan Guaidó, step aside from the office.
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.
The Russian military sends medical help and disinfection tools to Italy to battle the coronavirus.
All patients were aged over 70 and had underlying health conditions.
Solomon Islands bans all travelers from China, South Korea and Japan.
OMV, the giant Austrian oil and gas concern, is selling $2.3 billion in assets to buy a majority interest in Borealis AG, which will make it a major player in the production of polymers.
After 66 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp declares a public health emergency.
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.
The White House postpones a state visit from Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia due to the coronavirus pandemic.
An additional 233 officers have been quarantined since Sunday.
At least 32 people are killed and 81 are injured when gunmen attack a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden wins all three states, increasing his delegate count to 1,180, while U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders now has 885.
A 13-year-old boy dies at the King's College Hospital, becoming the UK's youngest victim from the virus to date.
spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Poland in during the 2020 pandemic
After 41 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf orders all K–12 schools to close from March 16–29.
lower house of the French Parliament under the Fifth Republic
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara is arrested by security forces on charges of murdering advertising mogul Sergiy Starytsky.
Italian actress and former beauty pageant winner Lucia Bosè dies aged 89 from pneumonia complicated by COVID-19.
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.
President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa self-isolates after a COVID-19 case is confirmed in a school he visited a few days ago.
roads & transportation authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
northeastern quadrant of Washington, D.C.
Indonesia confirms its first case of the coronavirus.
American politician from Massachusetts (born 1967)
The Vatican City reports its first case.
port city and naval base located in Kangwŏn Province, North Korea
sovereign state in Southern Europe situated on an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea
The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 10%, the largest one-day percentage drop since Black Monday in 1987.
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.
China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic.
United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which is currently docked in Guam. Crozier has recommended quarantining almost the entire crew of 4,000.
United States Department of the Treasury
United States federal executive department
The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom surpasses 100.
Hawaii says that it will not allow the passengers of two cruise ships heading for its coast to disembark upon arrival due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, despite both ships reporting zero cases of COVID-19.
Cissé's bodyguard was killed and two others injured in the ambush.
The International Criminal Court overturns on appeal a previous decision to block an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed by U.S. troops, the Taliban and the Afghan government.
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
Russia reports its first death from COVID-19. Moscow city authorities say the victim was a 79-year-old woman with underlying health conditions.
Mexico reports its first death from COVID-19, a 41-year-old diabetic man.
Russian military intervention in Ukraine (2014–present)
group of people from one state present in another state to represent the sending state
Djibouti reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a member of Spain's Special Operations Groups who arrived at Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport on March 14.
The United States Marine Corps and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces hold military exercises amid tensions with Iran.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Romania
France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases.
The United States Justice Department announces charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking, offering up to a $15 million award for his arrest.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion
President Alberto Fernández reinforces security at the borders and bans all travelers from hard-hit countries that spent at least 14 days there. In addition, he says he is considering a national quarantine and suspension of school classes.
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.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson confirms the state's first presumptive case of COVID-19 in Pine Bluff.
Madagascar confirms its first cases of COVID-19.
Scientists from Imperial College London say that a vaccine could be tested soon.
Solomon Islands declare state of emergency due to COVID-19.
Party leaders of the United States Senate
U.S. President Donald Trump confirms he has been tested for COVID-19, after coming into contact with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's Press Secretary last week, who has been diagnosed with the disease. President Trump's results were negative.
An IAI Westwind jet, chartered by the Philippine government for a medical evacuation flight to Haneda Airport in Japan, crashes upon takeoff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
legal declaration or de facto acts by a government allowing assumption of extraordinary powers
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.
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.
Michigan confirms it now has 25 cases of COVID-19, more than double than reported the previous day.
The GNA also announces an extended curfew from 2pm to 7am in the areas it controls.
The infection rate is reduced, but Moon Jae-in said it was "too early to be optimistic".
smaller earthquake that occurs after a previous large earthquake
Joe Biden is declared winner of the Washington Democratic primary.
The delay capped hours of confusion in which the election was called off by the state's governor, Mike DeWine, only for a judge to then rule that he did not have the authority to do so.
governing body of association football in South America
U.S. state and local government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
A Texas man is arrested for making death threats to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats on Facebook.
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.
Turkey's Ministry of Health confirms 29 new cases, totalling to 47.
Jordan reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 80s, as cases rise to 235.
Houthi forces capture the city of Al Hazm, the capital of Al Jawf Governorate in Yemen.
The Republic of the Congo reports its first case of coronavirus, a 50-year-old man who arrived in the country on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Paris.
Major League Baseball announces that the season will be postponed indefinitely, after the recommendations from the CDC to restrict events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.
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).
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.
President Donald Trump gives a prime-time statement about the coronavirus during which he announces a 30-day ban on travel from European countries with the exception of the United Kingdom.
Unemployment in the United States could reach 20 percent if sufficient action is not taken in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warns.
day in the US presidential election when many states hold primary elections
140 buildings were destroyed with thousands damaged.
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a 40-year-old man in Balkh Province.
has surpassed China in number of active cases, making it the country with the most cases in the world.
Hospitals in Scotland are expected to get testing kits from South Korea as an effort to increase testing for COVID-19.
2020 Republican Party presidential primaries
selection of the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in 2020
A second rocket attack this week hits the Camp Taji base in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, wounding three United States troops.
Malaysia reports its first two deaths from COVID-19 as the total number of confirmed cases in the country rises to 673.
Italy raises its COVID-19 death toll to 5,476.
Prime Minister of Romania from 2019 to 2020
government agency of the People's Republic of China
Bahrain reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 65-year-old woman who returned from Iran last month.
Guadeloupe confirms its first case of COVID-19, a 36-year-old woman returning from a cruise with relatives who recently visited Metropolitan France.
President of the European Parliament David Sassoli self-isolates after visiting Italy.
The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down. Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly.
Rapper-turned-informant 6ix9ine requests an early prison release over fears of COVID-19.
association of female professional golfers in the United States
Poland's Environment Minister Michał Woś [pl] tests positive for COVID-19. Other Cabinet ministers' workers self-isolate but later test negative.
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survives an assassination attempt in Khartoum. No one has claimed responsibility.
Uzbekistan reports the first death from COVID-19, a 72-year-old woman with underlying health conditions in the city of Namangan.
Member of the Congress of Deputies and Madrid's city councilor Javier Ortega Smith becomes the first of Spain's high profile infected by the coronavirus. He participated in a political event on Sunday with 9000 people. The Board of the Congress suspends this week's plenary activity after the 52 lawmakers of Vox are called to stay at home.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirms that Steven Dick, a 37-year-old diplomat to their mission in Budapest, has died from COVID-19.
Delaware Governor John Carney declares a state of emergency and recommends the cancellation of all non-essential public gatherings of over 100 people.
bilateral relations between Italy and Russia
sexual activities involving men who have sex with men, regardless of their sexual orientation or sexual identity
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.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's symptoms remain "mild" after testing positive COVID-19.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
People of Guyana head to the polls to elect the members of their National Assembly.
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.
China reports only one domestic case of COVID-19 but reports 45 imported cases.
Greenland reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, in Nuuk.
Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in Uruguay.
Namibia reports its first two cases of COVID-19. President Hage Geingob says he imposes a travel ban to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany for 30 days.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont orders the closing of all schools for at least two weeks, beginning March 16.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the cessation of all non-essential activity, leading the country to total lockdown during two weeks.
Downing Street says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is the "designated survivor" to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson if he became "incapacitated" due to COVID-19.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Kosovo
island sovereign state off of Africa in the Indian Ocean
Ohio was scheduled to vote today, but the election was postponed until June 2 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The delay capped hours of confusion in which the election was called off by the state's governor, Mike DeWine, only for a judge to then rule that he did not have the authority to do so. The state's health director, Amy Acton, then called off the election on the grounds of a health emergency.
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.
Syrian government forces backed by Russian airstrikes recapture the city of Saraqib four days after its capture by the rebels.
Mexico declares a national health emergency and extends the suspension of all non-essential activities until April 30.
Bernie Sanders wins the Democrats Abroad primary.
Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down.
The city's mayor Giorgio Gori says the true number of dead could be much higher than what's been reported.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands town Severo-Kurilsk in Russia's Far East.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 1,800 points on opening, 500 points lower than pre-market futures trading.
Marcello Natali, a doctor from Italy known for exposing the country's chronic shortage of medical supplies, dies from the coronavirus.
Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London SE5 9RS, England
Philippine Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri becomes one of the 142 cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines after his test results return positive.
Egypt executes top Ansar al-Sharia militant Hisham al-Ashmawy, a former special forces officer who was convicted over several high-profile attacks, the country's military spokesman said.
Noted Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti dies in Milan, at age 92, after contracting coronavirus.
barangay in the city of San Juan, Philippines
county in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area
Vladimir Putin backs a constitutional amendment that would allow him to remain in power after 2024 and make a lifetime presidency possible.
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from pneumonia several days after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020)
military operation of the Syrian civil war
Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center
Conservative Political Action Conference
annual political conference attended by conservatives in the United States
President Trump announces he will visit Tennessee on Friday.
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.
The YMCA Short Course Nationals swim meet is canceled in the United States for the first time since 1947.
Grand Ayatollah Hashem Bathaie Golpayenagi dies two days after testing positive for COVID-19, as Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 129 more deaths from the virus.
Iran says it will release 54,000 prisoners in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in overcrowded jails. Only inmates who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to leave prison and those sentenced to longer than five years will not be freed.
Italy's Ministry of Health reports 250 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. The Mayor of Bergamo Giorgio Gori says churches are now being used to store dead bodies as the city's morgues are full.
In Italy, the military is deployed to the city of Bergamo, Lombardy, the Italian city worst hit by COVID-19, to collect and transport the bodies of dead residents to crematoriums in other cities, as Bergamo’s authorities say their facilities can no longer process the large number of fatalities. The city's mayor Giorgio Gori says the true number of dead could be much higher than what's been reported.
Spain officially places the entire country in a lockdown for two weeks after declaring a Status Alarm the day before.
unmanned aerial vehicle that is usually armed
Former Santo Domingo mayor Roberto Salcedo Sr. resigns from the government and the Dominican Liberation Party.
North Korea says that U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to express his willingness to work with him on dealing with COVID-19.
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.
ongoing civil war in the country of Yemen
United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which is currently docked in Guam.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship events will go as planned despite the coronavirus.
A pipeline explosion causes a fire and destroys dozens of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least 15 people.
The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, tests positive for COVID-19.
However, the number of people allowed to take part in religious services, including funerals, is limited to five.
Javier Solana, former Secretary General of NATO and former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has been hospitalized since Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19.
The National Hockey League announces the suspension of its season.
Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated, will require returnees to be quarantined for 14 days.
Grocery stores, pharmacies and manufacturing industries deemed "essential" will remain open.
SpaceX successfully launches and deploys 60 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket.
The COVID-19 cases in Andorra amount to 14 after a rise of 9 on the day with the highest cases registered. Prime Minister also announces the stoppage of construction and industry for 8 days.
Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as President as well.
governing body of association football in Japan
Juventus footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive to coronavirus.
engineering event in which the structural integrity of a construction is compromised due to failure of components of the structure
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Austria in 2020
France reports 418 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 3,024 and 44,550 cases.
2020 Arizona Democratic presidential primary
state election for the 2020 Democratic National Convention
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city's COVID-19 death toll stands at 22, with 3,615 cases.
The patient is in isolation at a clinic in Fajara.
series of protests in Venezuela beginning in 2014
Scotland confirms its first case of COVID-19.
Regional presidents of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Catalonia, Quim Torra, test positive for COVID-19, as both regions are the most affected by the pandemic in the country.
An IAI Westwind jet, chartered by the Philippine government for a medical evacuation flight to Haneda Airport in Japan, crashes upon takeoff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. All eight people onboard are killed.
A Twitter human resources official advises that Twitter employees work at home to prevent exposure to Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Despite calls for the cancelation of the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Greece hands the Olympic flame over to Japan in a ceremony without spectators.
Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents.
In an unprecedented move, Colorado Governor Jared Polis orders the closure of all downhill ski areas for a week, citing coronavirus concerns.
For second time in democratic history and the first time of such magnitude, the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decrees the Alarm Status in all the country, invoking article 116.1 of the Constitution, for 15 days.
Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announces that the country would be under a lock-down between 29 March and 5 April.
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives
Soldiers will be deployed to help police enforce the lockdown.
Australian news agency Australian Associated Press (AAP) announces it will be closing down at the end of June, after 85 years of operation.
Basque and Galician elections, both scheduled for 5 April are postponed until the crisis is overcome.
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).
President of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)
Guatemala confirms its first case of COVID-19, is a Guatemalan who returned from Italy.
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.
sport involving various running, jumping and throwing disciplines
The Japan Sumo Association announces its spring tournament in Osaka will take place with no spectators.
As of today, 91,000 American K–12 schools are closed in 39 states, affecting 41.6 million students and their families.
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.
President Emmanuel Macron announces the launch of military Operation Résilience [Wikidata] and investments in their health system in an attempt to fight COVID-19.
The election is overshadowed by the recent kidnapping of the leading opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé and the first reported COVID-19 death in the country.
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.
Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant and three of his teammates test positive for COVID-19.
association football club in Madrid, Spain
upper house in the bicameral Parliament of Romania
In Kabardino-Balkaria, registry offices ask newlyweds to confine the number of guests at the wedding ceremony to 10 people or to postpone the wedding since four cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in the republic.
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.
Oklahoma confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Tulsa County.
The suspect, a disgruntled security guard, took about 60 to 70 people hostage and shot and injured another security guard.
Poland declares a state of epidemic emergency late on Friday, bans all foreigners from entering the country, and Polish citizens returning from abroad will be placed under a 14-day quarantine.
The World Health Organization says China reporting zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for two days in a row should "give the world hope."
Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses.
2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections
Michigan reports eight more confirmed cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, for a total of 33.
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs imposes a nationwide ban on all prayer gatherings in mosques.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned that more than half of all New Yorkers could become infected.
The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991.
Malaysia reports its first two deaths from COVID-19 as the total number of confirmed cases in the country rises to 673. The victims of the virus were a 60-year-old from Kuching and a 34-year-old from Johor.
The 2020 French Open tennis tournament is postponed until late September.
Haiti confirms its first two cases of COVID-19.
Solomon Islands bans all travelers from China, South Korea and Japan. Health minister Dickson Mua also says that the country has suspended flights to Brisbane, Australia, and banned all civil servants from overseas travel in an effort to contain COVID-19.
2019 hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean
event in which aircraft are used to attack targets on land or at sea
List of secretaries of the Democratic Party (Italy)
In a major upset in the 2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois, Democrat Marie Newman defeats conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois's 3rd congressional district.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020, which is due to be held in the Netherlands, is cancelled for the first time on the event's 64-year history due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Guardian)
Spain's Ministry of Health reports more than 1,500 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day, including over a thousand in the capital Madrid.
Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those released will not include members of the Taliban and ISIL.
American lawyer and politician (born 1960)
Moldova suspends all schools, universities and colleges for two weeks in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
Burundi reports the country's first cases of COVID-19.
The index case in Italy has been identified as a man from Germany who arrived in the country at the end of January.
The first COVID-19 death in Pennsylvania is reported, an adult from Northampton County. He was being treated at a hospital prior to his death. There were no specific details released on the patient or his health prior to contracting the virus.
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.
American politician, Governor of Massachusetts (1991-1997)
G20 finance ministers said they will present an action plan to address the debt vulnerabilities, as well as delivering financial aid to emerging economies.
infectious disease caused by an influenza virus
neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, United States
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.
The first COVID-19 death in Pennsylvania is reported, an adult from Northampton County.
head of government of the United Kingdom
monarchy in Central Europe between 1804 and 1867
crews of aircraft, international truck drivers and people who attend funerals are exempted.
The first death in Morocco is reported, an 89-year-old woman with pre-existing health conditions.
King Felipe VI of Spain addresses the nation in a special speech for the second time in his reign, and the sixth by a monarch in the democracy’s 40 years. Focusing on the coronavirus pandemic, he gives his appreciation for the work of health personnel and calls for a break in differences, stating that Spaniards can "defeat this crisis" through unification.
Norway reports its first death from COVID-19.
Those who break the curfew will be fined up to 4,000 pounds or be jailed, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
Mount Merapi erupts in Indonesia, sending ash of 5 kilometers in the air.
Myanmar reports the country's first death from COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise to 14. The patient was a 69-year-old man with cancer in Yangon.
The United States Treasury Secretary imposes fresh sanctions on Iran, blacklisting 20 Iran- and Iraq-linked companies and individuals.
China's Film Bureau closes cinemas that had re-opened after the epidemic's first wave, without giving a reason.
There are 1,525 people in severe condition with the virus, half of which are people under the age of 60.
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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 402. Soldiers will be deployed to help police enforce the lockdown.
capital and largest municipality of Spain
The Falcon 9 rocket, making a record fifth launch, misses the autonomous spaceport drone ship Of Course I Still Love You, crashing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–present)
Twenty-six Syrian Army troops are killed by Turkish ground and drone strikes, raising the number of pro-Syrian government forces killed by Turkey in the past five days to 139.
air defence branch of the Syrian military
Queen Letizia suspends her agenda and self-isolates for an expected two weeks after meeting with an infected Minister. Both the King and Queen have tested negative.
The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.
Portuguese Government calls for the closure of all schools and night clubs.
The ancestor, Ikaria wariootia, of all animals with a bilateral body plan is discovered as a fossil in rocks of South Australia.
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.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares a Luzon-wide "enhanced community quarantine" during the second day of the already community quarantined Metro Manila.
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Massachusetts, the last U.S.
Afghan politician Abdullah Abdullah was present and escapes unharmed.
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.
national government of the United States
overview of terrorism in the Philippines
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Belgium in 2020
School districts across the state close due to coronavirus concerns.
United Airlines announces it will cancel 95 percent of its international flights starting next month.
A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19.
Slovenia confirms its first case of COVID-19. The patient had recently travelled home from Morocco, passing through Italy on the way, and is now in isolation at the Ljubljana University Medical Centre.
China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a third consecutive day.
Spain reports its second death in Basque Country, an 82-year-old man, as infected toll rises to more than 210.
city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he does not plan on ordering business to close or shutting down public events amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain's top association football division La Liga and France's Ligue 1 announce that all matches will be played behind closed doors until April 15 in response to the coronavirus.
He reportedly told family members he intended to spread it and bragged to bar employees that he had tested positive.
ongoing viral pandemic in New York state, United States
island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean
After 10 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Washington, D.C., the U.S. government closes the White House, the Capitol building, and the U.S. Supreme Court Building to visitors until the end of the month.
The first COVID-19 case in Turkey is confirmed.
island territory of the United States of America
day on which professional baseball leagues begin their regular season
Downing Street says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is the "designated survivor" to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson if he became "incapacitated" due to COVID-19. The clarification comes after the issue was raised by MP Peter Bone.
private university in Baltimore, Maryland
Syria's government closes all schools and cancels public events until April 2, to prevent the spread of the virus. Syrian Minister Imad al-Azab rejects claims the government is covering up cases and says the new measures are "precautionary".
After five cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine orders all K–12 schools to close from March 16–April 5.
frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can ice skate or play winter sports
A 12-year-old girl dies from COVID-19 in Belgium, becoming Europe's youngest victim to date.
Upon his release he will have served more than 11 years in prison.
city in Riverside County, California, United States
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
Brenton Tarrant pleads guilty to murdering 51 people and attempting to murder 40 as well as a terrorism charge in relation to two mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March 2019.
The United Kingdom and the European Union start post-Brexit trade talks. Last week, each side publicly set its negotiating mandate.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19. He will self-isolate at 10 Downing Street.
Iran bans the traditional Persian fire festival Chaharshanbe Suri.
The Israel Institute for Biological Research announces it is working on a vaccine.
Canada's public health agency posts an advert for nurses, citing "an urgent need".
California Governor Gavin Newsom bans gatherings of more than 250 people. The ban puts several television shows filmed in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with live audiences on hiatus.
2020 New York Democratic presidential primary
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde pardons more than 4,000 prisoners in an attempt to prevent coronavirus spread.
Polish government ministry responsible for military and national defense affairs
Scale for assessing the intensity of tornadoes used in North America
Botswana reports their first confimed cases of COVID-19. Health Minister Lemogang Kwape says the three patients are currently in quarantine and had recently travelled to Britain and Thailand.
Those released will not include members of the Taliban and ISIL.
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.
2020 death of 64 migrants in a lorry in Mozambique
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus.
An ancient petroglyph has been discovered in Central Iran.
blue-chip index consisting of the 35 major companies trading on Bolsa de Madrid
village in Westchester County, New York, United States
place for the storage of human corpses awaiting identification or burial
The Government announces that it will close all schools from March 16.
Blue-chip index consisting of the 40 major German companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Florida Senator Rick Scott urges those visiting the state for spring break to stay away from public beaches to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reports the state now has 20 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 than yesterday, for a total of 53.
Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by ISIL.
West Virginia confirms its first case of COVID-19, becoming the last U.S.
Taiwan reports 18 imported cases of COVID-19.
Major League Soccer announces it will suspend its season for thirty days.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cancels his annual speech marking the Iranian new year on March 20.
Albania's government deploys troops to enforce a 40-hour nationwide curfew.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Liechtenstein
Ministry of Equipment, Transport and Logistics (Morocco)
presiding officer of the Spanish Congress of Deputies
fire jumping festival, celebrated in Iran and Afghanistan
Michigan reports 11 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 than yesterday, for a total of 65.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
United States government public health agency
The British Army begins Operation Rescript, to assist the UK's efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
2020 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Italy jumps to 24,747, while the death toll rose to 1,809 people.
The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf announces the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock to upend contamination of the holy sites from COVID-19.
Spanish authorities announce that the first death from COVID-19 in the country occurred in Valencia on February 13.
Bhutan confirms its first COVID-19 case.
Spain's Ministry of Health says the country’s COVID-19 death toll has risen to 767, with 169 more deaths and 3,431 new confirmed cases, for a total of 17,147 cases.
The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19.
Mayor of Toronto John Tory declares a state of emergency for the city of Toronto.
Registered voters in Vanuatu head to the polls to elect members of parliament.
Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discusses the COVID-19 pandemic on phone.
political-religious armed movement in Yemen
The Supreme Court stops all non-urgent legal proceedings at all levels across the country. The National Assembly also suspends its activity indefinitely.
oversight body for the National Health Service in England
People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández.
Restaurants, bars, discos and nightclubs are also closed, although take-away service will be allowed.
Turkey indicts 20 Saudis for the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi.
According to an article published by the ProPublica, Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, and Dianne Feinstein of California sold their stocks before the stock market crash.
2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia
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.
The National Weather Service concludes the EF3 tornado that went through Davidson, Wilson, and Smith counties was confirmed on the ground for 60.13 miles (96.77 km), becoming the second longest path a tornado has taken in Tennessee.
Turkish drone and artillery strikes target Aleppo International Airport.
Romania reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 67-year-old man from the town of Filiași.
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu says 76,358 migrants have left Turkey from Edirne Province as of this morning towards Europe.
A Twitter human resources official advises that Twitter employees work at home to prevent exposure to Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. He adds that telecommuting will be mandatory for employees based in the Twitter offices in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
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.
Domestic flights and flights from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as foreign commerce and trade, will not be affected.
Chinese quarantine effort in Hubei Province in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
Bosnia and Herzegovina declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
From March 14, gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned.
The earthquake is the largest in the state since the 1992 St. George earthquake.
A newborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 at North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton, London, becoming the youngest known victim of the disease in the United Kingdom. The child's mother has also tested positive for the disease.
The Czech Republic confirms its first three cases.
1974 multi-role fighter aircraft family by General Dynamics
state highway in Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Uzbekistan suspends flights to and from France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
city in and county seat of Salt Lake County, Utah, United States and the capital of Utah
Former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg suspends his presidential campaign.
IndyCar, the organizer of the IndyCar Series, cancels all events through the end of April.
Fans attend the Vive Latino festival in Mexico City despite coronavirus concerns.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
overview of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world.
Lebanon says it will default on a eurobond repayment and pursue restructuring its debt. The country has never before defaulted. Lebanon's government debt is about 170% of its yearly gross domestic product.
Oman suspends tourist visas, sporting events, and non-class student activities to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
American politician and army officer (born 1977)
Israel’s Health Ministry approves experimental treatment for COVID-19.
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.
overview of the health care system in Scotland
The Canadian government presents a bill that would impose a nationwide ban on conversion therapy that would include minors.
draft of incoming WNBA players for the 2020 season
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in the Channel Islands, an elderly patient at a hospital in Jersey.
endurance car race at the Sebring International Raceway, Florida
cancelled annual Electronic Entertainment Expo
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Japan
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 government announces a tightening of the measures: all the events with more than five people are banned, including religious services, entertainment and leisure businesses are suspended, in particular museums, libraries, sport facilities, casinos and the mountain railways.
COVID-19 cases in Washington exceed 1,000.
Date: 31 January 2009 – present (13 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
2020 Georgia Democratic presidential primary
largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
Iran suspends its parliament indefinitely.
Syria and Libya's Tobruk-based government led by Aguila Saleh Issa agree to establish diplomatic relations following a high level visit to Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem. Both governments agree to counter "Turkish aggression" in the region.
Boko Haram jihadists kill 92 soldiers at an army base in Chad.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Spain's IBEX 35 falls 14%, its worst drop in history in a single day.
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.
The House of Representatives passes a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill as an effort to save the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio orders the city's public schools close until April 20.
executive aircraft family by Israel Aircraft Industries
Date: March 18, 1968 – present (54 years, 10 months, 1 week and 2 days)
sovereign state made up of six islands in the Pacific Ocean
annual race in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues a recommendation to suspend gatherings of 50 or more people for the next two months.
act of murdering a large number of people
The Vilnius City Municipality announces that from March 13 until the end of the Easter holidays all educational facilities in the city will remain closed to contain the spread of the virus.
facility directly owned and operated by or for the military
A total of 35,713 people have the virus in the country.
Riots continue at several prisons in Italy after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says that the country will lift lockdowns after Easter if COVID-19 cases and death numbers remain stable.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirms he has been tested for COVID-19, after coming into contact with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's Press Secretary last week, who has been diagnosed with the disease.
Islamist militants seize the port town of Mocímboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique after capturing the town's military base in an overnight attack. Residents say militants have blocked all exits in the town. The armed forces and police launch a counter-offensive.
Duration: 1 November 2019–21 January 2020; 20 June–27 July 2020 (Regular season) 31 July–15 August 2020 (Playoffs)
identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons
The Republic of Ireland reports 255 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths, doubling the country's death toll to 19.
global international and intergovernmental organization
regional bank of the U.S. Federal Reserve System
The United Arab Emirates announces its first two deaths from COVID-19.
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.
Australia announces a nationwide lockdown, outlawing all travel interstate and overseas, and closing the nation's borders. Schools remain open in some locations.
Walmart says all of its stores will reduce their hours to 6:00 a.m.
Moldova bans all foreigners from entering the country via plane who have been to any country with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average drops again almost 1,000 points over coronavirus fears.
village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
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.
ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than recommended amount
A hotel being used for quarantining those with COVID-19 collapses in Quanzhou, Fujian, China. Ten people were killed and twenty-three are trapped. Thirty-eight have been rescued alive.
state established in the Republic of the Congo from 1969 to 1991
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declares a state of emergency.
sovereign state in North Africa and Asia
Major League Baseball announces the cancellation of all remaining spring training games and the delay of Opening Day of the regular season by at least two weeks.
Two people who died in the Seattle area on February 26 are found to have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in the state of Washington to nine.
head of state and head of government of the Republic of Cyprus
The Government closes down all schools and Horeca establishments, and the Royal Dutch Football Association suspends all football matches until April 6.
American physician and politician (born 1963)
The Royal Household of Spain announces that the King has refused the heritage of his father after emeritus King Juan Carlos I had been involved in a tax haven scandal and money-laundering. His public fund is also withdrawn.
Ocean City, Maryland announces that their beaches will be closed to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
Chinese Professional Baseball League Commissioner John Wu announces that the opening game of the 2020 season will be postponed until 11 April.
2020 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
cancelled United States top collegiate-level basketball tournament for 2020
The 2020 Australian Football League season opener between Richmond Football Club and Carlton Football Club will go on as planned despite the coronavirus outbreak.
space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces
Walmart says all of its stores will reduce their hours to 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. local time until further notice in response to the pandemic. Several other chains have already done so.
U.S. Representative from Hawaii Tulsi Gabbard ends her presidential campaign in the 2020 presidential election and endorses former Vice President Joe Biden.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Zagreb, Croatia. Seventeen people are injured; one passes away. The earthquake is Zagreb's largest since 1880.
The Government declares the national emergency after reporting a third case and presidential election rallies suspended.
Every person is accounted for at the end of the day, after three people were missing previously. Official death toll from the outbreak is 25.
Only inmates who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to leave prison and those sentenced to longer than five years will not be freed.
Poland's Environment Minister Michał Woś [pl] tests positive for COVID-19.
spaceflight-related events during the year of 2020
Günther Platter, the governor of the Austrian state of Tyrol, announces a statewide lockdown set to last for one week, out of concerns of the coronavirus.
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Prime Minister also announces the stoppage of construction and industry for 8 days.
wife or husband of the Prime Minister of Canada
Delaware Governor John Carney orders the closing of all public schools in the state due to coronavirus concerns.
hypothetical large planet in the far outer Solar System
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.
Andorra reports its first death from COVID-19.
Officials in Republika Srpska reports the first case of COVID-19 in the country.
New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s.
ocean-going, barge-derived, floating landing platform
The United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package.
The set of measures appears as its biggest ever in a single day.
A hotel being used for quarantining those with COVID-19 collapses in Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
family of DNA sequence found in prokaryotic organisms
British electrical and telecommunications retailer
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches. Both South Korea and Japan condemn the launching.
Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings, while anyone from Italy, China, South Korea, and Iran will be refused entry into the country. Senior minister Gergely Gulyás says "These measures are unprecedented in the three decades since the fall of communism".
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation
Japan announces it will cancel ceremonies marking the anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.
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.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge.
group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period
The Italian Federation of General Practitioners confirms his death.
American politician and businessman (born 1947)
airport in Tennessee, United States of America
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says about A$100 billion will be injected into the Australian economy to support it during the coronavirus pandemic.
British multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer Dixons Carphone says it is closing all standalone Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK, with the loss of 2,900 jobs, as part of a company restructuring.
Egypt begins disinfection on the Giza pyramid complex as an effort to contain COVID-19.
The Dow closes 2,997 points or 12.9% lower - its largest daily points movement.
financial market where participants can issue new debt or buy and sell debt securities
world stock market crash of Monday, October 19, 1987
annual sports car endurance race held at Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Florida, United States
The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom rises to 144.
high-ranking title given to Usuli Twelver Shī‘ah clerics
The Committee on the Rights of the Child of the United Nations condemns the government of the Cook Islands for criminalizing homosexual sex.
Real Madrid CF's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is to be used to store medical materials.
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.
International military intervention against ISIL
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.
Tulsi Gabbard 2020 presidential campaign
unsuccessful 2020 United States presidential campaign of Tulsi Gabbard
A man shoots six people, killing four and himself, at a gas station in Springfield, Missouri.
North American professional baseball league
In addition, he says he is considering a national quarantine and suspension of school classes.
This will allow up to $50 billion of federal money for relief efforts.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte extends the lockdown from Northern Italy to the whole country.
The Bath Half Marathon is expected to go as planned despite the coronavirus.
The Maldives report its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19.
After a poor performance on Super Tuesday, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suspends his presidential campaign and endorses former Vice President Joe Biden.
Gunmen kill 25 worshippers at a gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Authorities in Madrid decide to stop using a Chinese rapid COVID-19 test kit, developed by Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology, after research suggested it was not accurate enough with a rate of less than 30%.
Nicaragua reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a patient with HIV/AIDS.
The number of confirmed cases in Italy rose to 9,172, while the death toll rose to 463.
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
governmental research and expert institute in Finland
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in the United States
West Virginia remains the only state with no confirmed cases.
Sean Payton, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
cultural and religious celebration on 17 March
2020 coronavirus pandemic in New York (state)
Incumbent President Ashraf Ghani was declared the winner.
The World Meteorological Organization will not retire any names from the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, retired names from that season, as well as the upcoming 2020 season, will be announced jointly during next year's annual spring meeting.
Pere Aragonès, Vice President of Catalonia, confirms via Twitter he tested positive for the virus.
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
2020 WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network event
The Gambia reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a female patient in her 20s who recently returned from the United Kingdom.
set of ideologies holding that Islam should guide social and political as well as personal life
Russia announces that all borders will be closed effective March 30 to counter the spread of COVID-19. The new measure will not apply to Russian diplomats or drivers of freight trucks, among others.
Ireland suspends all schools, colleges and childcare facilities until March 29 in response to the coronavirus, while indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled until further notice, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Brazil records their first death from COVID-19 in São Paulo state.
Russia reports its first case in Moscow.
Interstate 395 (Virginia–District of Columbia)
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro tests negative for the disease, and decries news outlets that reported he had received an initial positive test result.
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
All schools including primary and preschool in the Reykjavík area closes.
The Syrian Army launches an operation in the southern city of Al-Sanamayn, Daraa Governorate, after "armed militants" attempted to take over the majority-Sunni city.
Egypt reopens the Pyramid of Djoser after a 14-year restoration. The pyramid is deemed the oldest stone structure of its size in the world.
The Louvre museum in Paris closes until further notice.
China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelensky proposes Denys Shmygal as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte becomes the first Prime Minister since 1973 to hold a rare televised address to the nation concerning the coronavirus pandemic.
independent city in Virginia, United States
President Trump signs the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law to provide economic relief to families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Samoa begins a national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister. Those who do not comply with the lockdown's requirements will be fined.
Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun reports 12 new confirmed cases, totalling 18.
The 2020 Dayton Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio convention, is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Malian opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé and six others are taken hostage by jihadists in the northern Tombouctou Region.
Russian government has decided to provisionally limit the entry of foreigners into Russia to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules will come to force on Wednesday and will last until May 1. Diplomats, those "residing permanently in Russia", along with some other categories e.g. crews of aircraft, international truck drivers and people who attend funerals are exempted.
Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in Hubei, China
Playwright Terrence McNally dies from complications of COVID-19 in Florida.
A spokesman for politician Abdullah Abdullah announces he will hold a parallel presidential inauguration ceremony next week after he declares himself the winner of the election. Incumbent President Ashraf Ghani was declared the winner.
Pope Francis, in a call for a worldwide prayer, announces he will hold a special service to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
The world's largest annual video game industry event E3 2020 is officially cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Ground warfare branch of Turkish Armed Forces
ground warfare branch of Turkey's military
Parliament votes 137 to 53 in favor of passing legislation to create a state of emergency without a time limit, grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the ability to rule by decree, suspend the parliament with no elections, and establish prison sentences for spreading fake news and leaving quarantine.
A 39-year-old doctor dies after he secretly underwent self-treatment for COVID-19. He was hospitalized on March 26 in grave condition. The doctor had been in contact with Uzbekistan's "patient zero".
2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Spanish politician and leader of the Vox party
For first time in his reign, Albert II addresses to the Nation in a serious speech reporting on the strengthening of quarantine measures.
Abdisalan Hassan, governor of the Nugal region, is killed in a suicide bombing. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.
A group of researchers in the Netherlands have found antibodies that can be used to combat COVID-19.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema
The Badaling section of the Great Wall of China reopens to visitors.
The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Ghassan Salamé resigns citing stress and health concerns. In a statement on Twitter, Salamé says he has been frustrated with foreign powers, particularly France and Russia for covertly backing Khalifa Haftar's forces in the civil war.
Queen consort of Spain since 2014 to present
association football club in London, England
capital and most populous city of France
Marcello Natali, a doctor from Italy known for exposing the country's chronic shortage of medical supplies, dies from the coronavirus. The Italian Federation of General Practitioners confirms his death.
Head of the Monegasque government Serge Telle tests positive for COVID-19.
Rwanda confirms the country's first case of coronavirus, an Indian citizen who arrived in the country on March 8 from Mumbai.
The United States Space Force launches its first satellite into space aboard an Atlas V rocket.
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 393 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 1,789 and 25,150 cases.
retinal disease that is characterized by nystagmus, sluggish or no pupillary responses, and severe vision loss or blindness
administrative apparatus of the Holy See and the central governing body of the Catholic Church
American multinational technology company
St Mirren F.C. asks fans who are suffering symptoms from influenza-like symptoms or COVID-19 to not attend their upcoming game against Heart of Midlothian F.C..
The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus.
bicameral legislature of the United States
Second-highest position of the Government of Spain
City in Central Java Province, Indonesia
bilateral diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea
Formula 1 officially cancels the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, then later announces the postponement of the Bahrain and Vietnam Grands Prix.
After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali. The election is overshadowed by the recent kidnapping of the leading opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé and the first reported COVID-19 death in the country.
President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days; failure to do so will be considered a crime. In addition, he analyses the possibility of banning all mass gatherings.
informal diplomatic relationship between the United States and Iran
Kosovo reports its first two cases of COVID-19.
head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia
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.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 36 more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to 84.
Actor Tom Hanks reports that he and his wife Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with COVID-19 after visiting Australia where he was filming Elvis.
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee announce that they will not be sending athletes to the Summer Games in 2020.
2020 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary
The Taliban rejects the government's conditional prisoner release order announced by President Ashraf Ghani.
executive branch of the government of Japan
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues a stay-at-home order until April 11.
The United States and Canada suspend nonessential travel between the two countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Process of ending the War in Afghanistan
Poland declares a state of epidemic emergency late on Friday, bans all foreigners from entering the country, and Polish citizens returning from abroad will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. The country closes all restaurants, pubs, clubs and casinos. From March 14, gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned. From March 15, international air and rail connections will be suspended.
Several ballistic missiles fired from Yemen are intercepted over the Saudi capital Riyadh, and the southern city of Jizan.
Quebec company Medicago announces it has found a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, and hopes to begin human testing this summer.
In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad, regardless of country, to self-quarantine.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit confirms a 2016 ruling that Led Zeppelin's 1971 song "Stairway to Heaven" was not unlawfully copied from Spirit's instrumental "Taurus", overturning the so-called inverse ratio rule test.
2020 Idaho Democratic presidential primary
land service branch of the United States Armed Forces
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Russia
Venezuela suspends all incoming flights from Europe, supends all student activities and public gatherings to slow the spread of the coronavirus after the first two cases in the country were confirmed by the vice president.
The ship was carrying more than 2,000 passengers, as well as 1,100 crew members.
North Korea and weapons of mass destruction
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.
Canada's public health agency posts an advert for nurses, citing "an urgent need". Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he does not rule out the possibility of closing the borders.
The Supreme Court stops all non-urgent legal proceedings at all levels across the country.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declares a state of emergency, the first in the country in 45 years, due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Politico Europe)
Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country.
Fernando Simón, Director of the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Spanish Ministry of Health, becomes the second member of the Technical Committee to test positive for COVID-19.
The President of the Japan Football Association and deputy Olympic Committee chief Kozo Tashima tests positive for COVID-19. Japan insists the 2020 Summer Olympics will still go ahead as planned.
trade restrictions levied by the United States government
A military hospital will also be constructed in the capital Madrid.
New Zealand enters alert level 3 after the investigation into two assumed community-spread cases do not find any links to travel.
The Grand Ole Opry broadcasts from an empty venue for the first time since 1925.
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
Armenian Government orders the shut down of all schools until 23 March.
The Taliban demand 5,000 Taliban prisoners held by the government be released before intra-Afghan dialogue can be initiated.
first minister of the government of Ontario
The government also announces a 21-day lockdown as cases surpass 1,000.
2020 United States presidential caucuses in the Northern Mariana Islands
Zaloška cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
It announces a $700 billion quantitative easing program, sets reserve requirements for thousands of banks to zero and lowers other lending rates.
Brazilian politician and 38th President of Brazil
public health emergency of international concern
The current season is suspended until April 3, along with the English Football League and FA Women's Super League.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
American collegiate athletic organization
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 4,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, rising to 33,000 infected and 2,182 dead.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Burkina Faso
exhibition and conference centre in Manchester, England, UK
office of the head of state of Afghanistan
A 37-year-old Woolworths employee is stabbed by a 25-year-old man in Rosebud, Victoria. The crime is believed to be related to mass panic buying across Australian supermarkets that has seen cases of violence between shoppers and staff members. (News.com.au)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
air warfare component of the United States National Guard
Prominent scientist and HIV/AIDS researcher Gita Ramjee dies from COVID-19 in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus.
airport in Bickenhill, West Midlands, England
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 hits Salt Lake City, Utah, with several aftershocks reported and tens of thousands of residents left without power.
Scottish association football club based in Edinburgh
North Korea fires three projectiles from the coast of Sondok into the sea, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The 2020 Glastonbury Festival, scheduled for June 24–28, is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces
Norwegian Jewel arrives at Honolulu after cutting its trip short due to COVID-19 and mechanical problems.
One person is killed and 16 people are injured, four with life-threatening injuries, after a New York City Subway caught fire near the Central Park North–110th Street station in Harlem.
At least 32 people are killed and 81 are injured when gunmen attack a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan politician Abdullah Abdullah was present and escapes unharmed. ISIL claims responsibility for the attack.
French republic in Northern Italy between 1802 and 1805
passenger ship used for pleasure voyages
Fiji reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a male patient in Lautoka.
country in Central and Southeastern Europe
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Wales. The 68-year-old patient was being treated at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Guinea confirms its first case of COVID-19, an EU employee traveling to Conakry.
Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021
capital and largest city of the Czech Republic
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake happens 72 km (45 mi) west of Challis, Idaho, United States.
Delaware confirms eight new presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total of such cases to 16.
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education says the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 1,135 following 147 more deaths. The total number of cases rises to 17,361.
violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the earth's surface and a cumulonimbus cloud in the air
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis orders a nationwide lockdown starting March 23.
Hellenic Police border guards open fire on migrants attempting to illegally enter Greece by crossing the border from Turkey, killing a Syrian man.
From March 15, international air and rail connections will be suspended.
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.
decline of stock markets both in America and the world
Lorenzo Sanz, the former president of Real Madrid CF, dies after testing positive for COVID-19.
Syrian politician, foreign minister (1941-2020)
The Italian government announces it will take over the flag carrier Alitalia as part of its emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Second Lady of the United States (2017—2021)
president of the United States from 2017 to 2021
A 37-year-old Woolworths employee is stabbed by a 25-year-old man in Rosebud, Victoria.
legislative branch of the Libyan government
The NCAA, which had previously ordered that all of its winter championship events, most notably the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, would be played with no spectators, cancels all championship events until the 2020–21 academic year. This affects more than 70 of the NCAA's 90 championship events in all three of its competitive divisions.
Alaska confirms its first presumptive case of COVID-19, with the patient identified as a foreign national residing in Anchorage.
Cypriot politician, 7th President of the Republic of Cyprus (2013-2023)
Cypriot politician, 7th and current President of Cyprus
Northern Ireland confirms its first death from COVID-19, an elderly man with an underlying medical condition who was being treated at a hospital in Greater Belfast.
The GNA government says all flights from Mitiga International Airport, the only functioning airport in the capital Tripoli, will be shifted to Misrata Airport after Libyan National Army forces struck the airport with rockets.
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.
The U.S. State Department warns American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Catalan government orders the confinement of the city of Igualada and the towns of Vilanova del Camí, Òdena and Santa Margarida de Montbui after Igualada Hospital became a contagion focus. This first measure in Spain will affect 70,000 people during 14 days.
The fire has been treated as suspicious.
The Donald Trump administration announces it will limit nonessential travel between the United States and Mexico.
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
autocephalous church of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
current Constitution of Russia enacted in 1993
The 2020 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) is canceled due to coronavirus fears. This is one of the first major sporting events in the United States to be canceled over the coronavirus.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state.
ground-launched missile designed to attack aerial targets
In a televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi offers to release five Saudi prisoners of war in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian activists convicted by Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
The festival has been moved from April 2020 to October 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The San Francisco Bay Area orders a shelter in place for six counties.
Japan's Defence Ministry says it had not detected any projectile landing in its territory and that no ship or aircraft in the area had been damaged.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum says that Dubai will provide financial assistance to Emirates Airlines.
viral pandemic in the Dominican Republic
Twenty-two people are killed and more than 70 are injured when a tank truck, two buses and another vehicle collide in the road between Damascus and Homs, in Syria.
Hashem Abedi, the brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Ramadan Abedi, is found guilty of 22 murders.
After 36 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Louisiana, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin postpones its primary elections from April 4 until June 20.
Malta reports its first case of COVID-19.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Paul Gosar self-quarantine themselves after having made contact at CPAC with a man confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence test negative for COVID-19.
inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs
Mayor Marty Walsh announces that the 124th annual running of the Boston Marathon, originally scheduled for April 20, will take place on Monday, September 14 instead.
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City, will be converted into a temporary 350-bed field hospital to treat overflow patients from other hospitals in New York.
public elective office; head of state and head of government of Bolivia
Western neologism to describe armed Islamic movements
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia (U.S. state)
Kazakhstan declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.
Slovakia orders the closure of all its borders to non-residents, while closing all international airports and schools to prevent the spread of the virus.
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.
Turkish interior minister says over 130,000 refugees have crossed into Greece in the past four days.
Poland suspends all schools and universities, closes all theatres, operas, cinemas and museums for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mass events are also banned, and the Polish Football Association announces that the two friendly matches scheduled later this month with Finland and Ukraine will be played behind closed doors.
The Sri Lankan government imposes a nationwide curfew to contain COVID-19.
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.
The number of virus-related deaths in Italy rise to 366, while the confirmed cases are 7,375.
While educational facilities close across the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education tells educators that online learning must comply with civil rights laws, including making sure learning tools are available to students.
Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War
Games of the XXXII Olympiad, in Tokyo, Japan, held in 2021
COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire self-isolate after she shows flu-like symptoms. They are both tested for the COVID-19, with Sophie later testing positive.
shopping centre in the city of San Juan, Philippines
American online social media and social networking service
department of the government of New York City
Date: 19 December 2019 – 6 March 2020 (2 months, 2 weeks and 2 days)
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,178 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 135 more deaths, bringing the total to 16,169 cases and 988 deaths.
maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces
Andorran authorities confirms the second case in the country.
One person is killed and 16 people are injured, four with life-threatening injuries, after a New York City Subway caught fire near the Central Park North–110th Street station in Harlem. The fire has been treated as suspicious.
The Singer Laren museum says that the Vincent van Gogh painting The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen was stolen in a raid.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpasses 10,000, with 13,229 confirmed cases.
Former President of French association football club Olympique de Marseille, Pape Diouf, dies from COVID-19 in Senegal, becoming the country's first fatality from the virus.
Moscow city authorities say the victim was a 79-year-old woman with underlying health conditions.
combined military forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Italian government postpones the constitutional referendum, originally scheduled for 29 March.
ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas
The Board of the Congress suspends this week's plenary activity after the 52 lawmakers of Vox are called to stay at home.
airline or shipping company that enjoys preferential rights or privileges accorded by a government for international operations
Benin, Liberia, Somalia and Tanzania report their first confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The National Weather Service confirms 13 tornadoes occurred.
Turkey's Ministry of the Interior imposes a curfew for people over the age of 65 and the chronically ill.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Palestinian territories
Former film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Fiji
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez tells the Congress of Deputies the country will to extend its state of alarm, implemented due to the coronavirus, for an additional 15 days.
Ukraine bans mass gatherings and closes all schools for three weeks in response to the global coronavirus outbreak.
head of the state and government of California
U.S. federal government department concerning education
respiratory syndrome and infectious disease in humans, caused by SARS coronavirus 2
historic sovereign kingdom on the British Isles from the 9th century and up to 1707
China resumes construction of its infrastructure to help ease the economic impact of COVID-19.
Ukraine's Ministry of Healthcare reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 71-year-old woman from Radomyshl.
Bulgaria declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus.
The crisis is resolved after ten hours, with the suspect being arrested following an official apology and the resignation of his bosses for alleged corruption.
head of state and of government of the Republic of Korea
top professional men's basketball league in China
Islamist organization in Afghanistan (founded 1994)
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock tests positive for COVID-19.
global system of connected computer networks based on IP addressing and routing protocols
U.S. Senator from Kentucky Rand Paul tests positive for COVID-19.
exclave of Russia sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania
ESPN studio complex, Bristol, Connecticut (draft emanated from Bronxville, New York via video conference call)
Malaysia begins a nationwide disinfection to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 394 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 28,572 with 1,720 deaths. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "the worst is yet to come".
The PGA Tour cancels The Players Championship and the next three tour events.
The National Weather Service reports 11 tornadoes touched down resulting in 25 confirmed deaths.
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.
The government says some sporting events might still go ahead but without any spectators.
The USMCTA has passed the Canadian Senate after passing the third reading in the House of Commons earlier, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says.
USA Rugby files for chapter 11 bankruptcy citing "insurmountable financial constraints" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disembarking American passengers are being put under mandatory 14-day quarantine at military bases in California, Texas or Georgia.
The National Junior College Athletic Association cancels the remainder of all winter seasons, plus the spring seasons, for all sports.
military forces of the Russian Federation
Delta Air Lines says it will cancel all flights to Europe for the next 30 days.
Residents report explosions and gunfire inside La Modelo prison in the capital Bogotá.
Indonesia confirms its first death from COVID-19.
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.
Last week, each side publicly set its negotiating mandate.
French professional league for men's association football clubs
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
Four Turkish soldiers are killed and seven are wounded in Tranbeh, west of Saraqeb by Syrian Army shelling; some are transferred to Turkish hospitals in Reyhanlı by helicopter.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company is expected to plead guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter in the Camp Fire.
town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States
The United Kingdom's Department of Health and Social Care reports 232 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 14 more deaths.
Date: 16 January 2012 – present (11 years, 1 week and 4 days)
The crime is believed to be related to mass panic buying across Australian supermarkets that has seen cases of violence between shoppers and staff members.
The United States Armed Forces says it has carried out its first airstrike against the Taliban since a peace deal was signed in Doha, Qatar.
Roman Curia confirms three more cases, raising to four.
representatives in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
aerial warfare branch of Syria's armed forces
hospital that is reserved for the use of military personnel, their dependents and other authorized users
After 12 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer orders all K–12 schools in the state to close from March 16–April 5 as well as banning gatherings of over 250 people.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
top-tier professional baseball league in Taiwan
Insurgency in the Maghreb (2002–present)
In an emergency move, its first since 2008, the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate by 0.5%, to a range between 1 and 1.25%.
Date: 22 February 2020 – 24 November 2022
national responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
Football player Wu Lei, a Chinese national based in Spain, tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is recovering from the virus.
series of fortifications built along the historical border of China
upper house of Spain's parliament, the Cortes Generales
Voters in 14 U.S. states and American Samoa go to the polls in this year's Super Tuesday.
armed conflict in Western Asia since 2013
The government reports the country's first death from COVID-19.
Riots and escapes are also reported at prisons in Mirandópolis, Porto Feliz and Tremembé with as many as 1,000 prisoners on the loose; at least 174 have been recaptured by police.
Kenya confirms its first case of COVID-19, a 27-year-old Kenyan woman travelling from the United States through London.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, is postponed for the first time ever. The festival has been moved from April 2020 to October 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19.
The Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople issues a worldwide suspension of all "divine services, events, and rites, with the exception of private prayer in churches that will remain open, until the end of March".
National Football League players vote to ratify a proposed CBA rule that changes the NFL regular season to seventeen games and the playoff format to seven games.
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in England, after a woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions dies at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, as the number of confirmed cases of the virus rises to over 100.
China is expected to end lockdowns on most of the Hubei province.
Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson endorses Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
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.
Australia announces a nationwide lockdown, outlawing all travel interstate and overseas, and closing the nation's borders.
performing arts festival in Somerset, England
Wikimedia list of persons by position held (P39)
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "the worst is yet to come".
municipality in Spain, capital of the Valencian Community
Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign
papal address and apostolic blessing given on certain special occasions
highest federal executive body in the Russian Federation, headed by the Prime Minister
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.
First female Director of Ohio Department of Health
Ireland reports its first death from COVID-19, an elderly woman with underlying health conditions at a hospital in Dublin.
They are being held in quarantine in the border town of Rafah.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports
A Syrian Air Force L-39 jet aircraft is shot down by a Turkish Air Force F-16 near the Syria–Turkey border. ,
archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
Russia reports its first death from COVID-19.
American politician, Governor of Georgia
Sudanese public administrator and prime minister
airbase located south-east of the city of Latakia in Hmeimim, Latakia Governorate, Syria
Foreign passengers are being sent to their home countries for the completion of the quarantine.
The NCAA, which had previously ordered that all of its winter championship events, most notably the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, would be played with no spectators, cancels all championship events until the 2020–21 academic year.
autonomous community and province of Spain
Those who do not comply with the lockdown's requirements will be fined.
The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England.
international airport in Toronto, Canada
South Korea halts religious services and closes churches as the infected toll surpass 3,700.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle begins testing a possible COVID-19 vaccine on 45 people.
actions by sub-national U.S. political divisions on COVID-19 pandemic
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education says the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 1,135 following 147 more deaths.
President of the European Commission since 2019
Chile confirms its first case of COVID-19 in the Maule region.
Dubai Municipality begins an 11-day sterilization campaign in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
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.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
U.S. Republican Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida tests positive for COVID-19.
Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102.
Eight people are arrested at a market in Ashaiman for violating restrictions while disinfection on the market began.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 105 more deaths, as the country enters a nationwide lockdown.
Iran reports 1,365 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 97 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date, bringing the total to 12,729 confirmed cases and 611 deaths.
Gunmen kill 25 worshippers at a gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan. ISIL claims responsibility.
The Taliban announce the end of the period of reduction in violence. They say they will not attack foreign troops, but continue their operations against Kabul government troops. According to Belga news agency, it is unclear what the announcement means for the U.S.–Taliban agreement signed on February 29.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says he will assess his presidential campaign after losing three more states (Florida, Illinois, and Arizona) to former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic primaries of the 2020 presidential election. Biden has 1,181 delegates, while Sanders has 885. The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991.
Her domestic partner, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Pablo Iglesias, self-isolates and all the government undergo tests.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
Spain surpasses China in the number of COVID-19-related deaths and becomes the country with the second-most deaths, after an increase of 738 in a single day.
2020 United States House of Representatives elections
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020, which is due to be held in the Netherlands, is cancelled for the first time on the event's 64-year history due to the spread of COVID-19.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim tests positive for COVID-19.
2020 pandemic in Michigan, United States
Spain's Ministry of Health reports an additional 324 COVID-19 deaths, the country's largest one-day increase.
The World Health Organization says at least 20 vaccines for COVID-19 are in development around the world and that clinical trials are underway.
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. President Donald Trump declares a national emergency in response to the pandemic.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issue stay-at-home orders. Virginia's stay-at-home order will remain in effect until June 10.
The 12 Hours of Sebring is postponed until November 11–14. This follows an announcement that the companion event 1000 Miles of Sebring would be cancelled.
Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel self-isolates after being in contact with a doctor infected with COVID-19.
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.
The U.S. Senate approves the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an emergency relief aid bill, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
This follows an announcement that the companion event 1000 Miles of Sebring would be cancelled.
overview about the educational system of the Netherlands
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Bulgaria
electoral event of the 11th legislature of the Galician Parliament
2020 constitutional referendum in Guinea
The Mayor of Bergamo Giorgio Gori says churches are now being used to store dead bodies as the city's morgues are full.
The World Meteorological Organization will not retire any names from the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
learning to anticipate future events on the basis of past experience with the consequences of one's own behavior; behaviors are modified by the effect they produce (i.e., reward or punishment)
head of government of the Italian Republic
The Czech Republic reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 95-year-old man from the capital city of Prague.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will spend $192M to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar suspends her presidential campaign, and joins fellow former contenders Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke in announcing their endorsement of Joe Biden.
2020 Ohio Democratic presidential primary
U.S. President Donald Trump declares a national emergency in response to the pandemic. This will allow up to $50 billion of federal money for relief efforts.
Health Minister Lemogang Kwape says the three patients are currently in quarantine and had recently travelled to Britain and Thailand.
The 2020 Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament [ja] is cancelled in order to prevent players and related persons from having COVID-19.
Parliamentary elections are held in Tajikistan.
Police in Georgetown, Guyana, surround the nation's election commission after there are accusations that the elections results were altered to help incumbent President David A. Granger win the election.
Malaysian state in the southern Malay Peninsula, bordering Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, Singapore to the South, and Indonesia to the west and east
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.
media under financial and/or editorial control of a government
The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19. The country extends a curfew and disinfections to April 5.
Non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
This is more than twice as strict as Governor Gavin Newsom's ban of crowds of 250 or more people earlier in the week.
archaeological site, sanctuary of Ancient Greece
A Syrian Air Force L-39 jet aircraft is shot down by a Turkish Air Force F-16 near the Syria–Turkey border.
former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the current capital of Yangon Region
Oil prices plummet after Saudi Arabia cut its official selling prices over the weekend.
suicide bombing in Manchester, England on 22 May 2017
The Taliban announce the end of the period of reduction in violence.
sudden release of energy through high temperatures and gas expansion
Uganda reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
municipality and capital city of Belgium
images carved on a rock surface as a form of rock art
No positive cases were confirmed among the passengers and crew members.
ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019
They are both tested for the COVID-19, with Sophie later testing positive.
They say they will not attack foreign troops, but continue their operations against Kabul government troops.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposes a 14 day mandatory quarantine to everyone arriving in New Zealand, including diplomats, tourists and returning citizens, but excluding those coming in from Pacific Island nations, and bans all cruise ships from entering the nation until at least June 30.
Indian national administrative subdivisions
Finnish politician and the 46th Prime Minister of Finland
He adds that telecommuting will be mandatory for employees based in the Twitter offices in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
This affects more than 70 of the NCAA's 90 championship events in all three of its competitive divisions.
India observes a 14-hour nationwide self-imposed Janata Curfew amid the coronavirus pandemic.
a part of the whole economy concerning the flow of goods and services (like oil, bread and labor hours), contrasted with the monetary sector
reserve force of the United States Army and Air Force
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges 1,400 points and enters a bear market.
Roberto Stella, the president of the medical guild in Varese, Lombardy, dies at the age of 67 after contracting the virus.
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of two far-right terror attacks on mosques in Christchurch that killed 51 people, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the cancellation of a national remembrance service as a precaution due to the coronavirus.
The United Kingdom is placed in lockdown. The new measures close all non-essential stores and ban gatherings of more than two people.
earthquake in Zagreb, Croatia on 22 March 2020
Yonhap News Agency reports that North Korea has fired two projectiles from Pyongan Province into the Sea of Japan.
share index of the London Stock Exchange
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.
The World Health Organization has warned that the virus could cause Libya's already struggling health system to collapse.
Uzbekistan confirms the Central Asian country's first case of COVID-19, an Uzbek citizen who had recently returned from France. All schools, colleges and universities are ordered to close for three weeks, while all public events are cancelled.
Nepalese government orders the suspension of all classes and the postponement of all academic examinations.
way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins
Georgia postpones its primary elections to May 19 after 66 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the state.
pseudoscientific or religious attempt to convert gender or sexual orientation
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.
second-highest constitutional office in the United States
International bond denominated in a non-native currency
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date.
Every person is accounted for at the end of the day, after three people were missing previously.
hospital in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire
Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency.
National Junior College Athletic Association
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons
The move formally paves the way for North Macedonia to join the military alliance.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee closes all schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties until April 24.
overview of the foreign relations of Syria
After failing to win any states on Super Tuesday, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren suspends her presidential campaign, leaving Hawaii U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the only woman left in the race.
Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is diagnosed with COVID-19, after travelling to the United States earlier in the month.
Palestine reports its first death from COVID-19 in the West Bank, the patient was a woman in her 60s.
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.
junior minister in the government of the United Kingdom
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake happens 72 km (45 mi) west of Challis, Idaho, United States. It is the strongest earthquake in the state since 1983.
Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Syrian state media says the Syrian Air Defense Force has downed three Turkish drones used to hit Syrian Army and air bases.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in California reaches 2,226, with 42 deaths.
Russia announces that all borders will be closed effective March 30 to counter the spread of COVID-19.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 655 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to over 4,000.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the stay-at-home order for non-essential workers to April 15.
Italy says all schools and universities will close from March 5 through March 15 to stop the spread of the virus, as the country confirms a total of 3,090 cases and 107 COVID-19-related deaths.
highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Dubai lifts their ban on trucks weighing 2.5 tonnes as an effort to contain COVID-19.
The Dominican Republic confirms its first case.
association football club in Marseille, France
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan suspends production indefinitely at its major Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK plant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, over the coronavirus pandemic.
Riots break out at several prisons in Colombia over COVID-19 fears.
details regarding the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak in Norway
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 149 more COVID-19 deaths and an additional 1,046 cases, bringing the death toll in the country to 1,284 and its total number of cases to 18,407.
The National Weather Service reports 11 tornadoes touched down resulting in 25 confirmed deaths. Eighteen people remain unaccounted for.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Andorra
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."
He participated in a political event on Sunday with 9000 people.
A man in the Chinese province of Yunnan dies after testing positive for hantavirus.
city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
President of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The United States surpasses one thousand cases of COVID-19.
sovereign microstate between France and Spain, in Western Europe
Israel reports its first death from COVID-19, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor with pre-existing health conditions.
Greek authorities reports its first death, a 66-year-old pilgrim who visited Israel and Egypt last month.
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine
condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a stay-at-home order until May 4.
vote on whether a group of people still has confidence in a government or leader
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Second Vice President of the Congress of Deputies
restrictions by countries intended to stop spread of disease
Greek Minister of Health Vasilis Kikilias announces that the country's schools and universities will remain closed for two weeks.
uncontrolled fire of natural, accidental or criminal origin, which spreads over a natural or agricultural area covered by combustible vegetation
maximum security prison in New York, United States
Colorado abolishes the death penalty and commutes sentences of death row inmates.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bans the use of electroshock devices for aversive conditioning on patients with mental disorders. The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Massachusetts, the last U.S. institution that still uses electroshock devices to punish patients, say they will challenge the federal ban in court.
Inmates at several prisons in Italy revolt with reports of riots at prisons in Modena, Foggia, Naples, Frosinone and Alessandria due to fears the coronavirus lockdowns will end visits from relatives.
Air pollution in Northern Italy drops following the coronavirus lockdown.
governing body for rugby union in the United States
New York City records 81 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the city's death toll to 280.
is expected to leave Spain and return to Wuhan, where the coronavirus was originated.
head of state and of the executive branch of government of the State of Maryland, United States
The new measures close all non-essential stores and ban gatherings of more than two people.
23rd Governor of Washington, United States
The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Lithuania
diplomatic relations between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America
head of the state and government of Florida
municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Benguet
Alabama postpones its Republican Party Senate primary to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns.
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.
In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, Cuba announces a ban on tourism and most air travel, starting Tuesday.
Gurdwara Har Rai Sahib, Shor Bazaar, Kabul, Afghanistan
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Ukraine
China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8.
four-tier alert level restrictions system
Cuba sends doctors to Italy to fight the coronavirus.
Former President of the People's Republic of the Congo Joachim Yhombi-Opango dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He is the first state leader (former or current) to have died from COVID-19.
The United States has its deadliest COVID-19 day to date, with 223 related deaths.
Ohio was scheduled to vote today, but the election was postponed until June 2 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Delaware announces its first presumptive case of COVID-19 in New Castle County.
Departments of the Government of the United Kingdom
China reports only one domestic case of COVID-19, but found 20 cases that were imported abroad.
Date: 26 July 2009 – present (13 years, 6 months and 1 day)
British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo
bilateral relations between United States and Syria
air warfare branch of Turkey's armed forces
Mauritius reports its first death from COVID-19.
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and 3rd Supreme leader of North Korea
women's association football league in England
Angola reports its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, two male Angolan nationals who recently returned from Portugal.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 hits Salt Lake City, Utah, with several aftershocks reported and tens of thousands of residents left without power. The earthquake is the largest in the state since the 1992 St. George earthquake.
Disinfection begins in La Trinidad, the capital of the Philippines province Benguet, in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
The British government orders all pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, gyms and other social hubs to close down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
central business district of the City of Manchester, England
Australia wins the tournament, beating India by 85 runs, to win their fifth title.
Afghan president Ashraf Ghani rejects a clause in the U.S.–Taliban deal setting the release of Taliban prisoners ahead of intra-Afghan talks scheduled for March 10.
7 March 2020 building collapse in Quanzhou, Fujian, China
All K–12 schools are closed in 37 U.S. states as of today, affecting a total of 37.4 million students in 72,000 schools.
New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper said that the Ohio primaries will go on as planned.
Two more people die from COVID-19 in Michigan and the total number of cases in the state rises to 334.
The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions.
land warfare branch of Spain's military forces
SpaceX successfully launches and deploys 60 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 rocket, making a record fifth launch, misses the autonomous spaceport drone ship Of Course I Still Love You, crashing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy
British military operation to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports his state has confirmed 613 cases of COVID-19, with two deaths today.
French Health Minister Olivier Véran confirms the first death of a doctor treating COVID-19 patients.
Chile's Ministry of Health reports its country's first COVID-19 death in an 83-year woman from Renca, Santiago.
Syrian government sources say a Turkish drone was shot down by the Syrian Air Defense Force near Idlib; subsequent footage shared by the source shows drone to be a Bayraktar TB1.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announces a 10 million euros donation to Lombardy to arrange a temporary 400-bed hospital at Milan trade fair. (ANSA)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issues a stay-at-home order for all Michiganders except for essential services.
All schools in Scotland and Wales are to close, effective March 19, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The state of Tennessee declares a state of emergency over the outbreak.
The U.S. Navy will deploy a hospital ship to New York City to aid in the response to COVID-19.
S&P futures fall 5%, triggering a trading halt in response to the Federal Reserve's emergency measures.
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates
Senior minister Gergely Gulyás says "These measures are unprecedented in the three decades since the fall of communism".
The closures are not believed to be related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Date: First phase: 4 April 2019 – 25 March 2020 (11 months and 3 weeks) Second phase: 26 March – 5 June 2020 (2 months, 1 week and 2 days)
Former Trump Director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House Chief of Staff
Riots continue for the third day in Italian prisons after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Four more inmates died in the incidents, bringing the death toll to 12. The 22 inmates that escaped in Foggia, Apulia, are still wanted.
Burundi reports the country's first cases of COVID-19. The patients are two Burundians, aged 56 and 42, who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Rwanda.
A bomb explodes near a Sikh crematorium in Kabul, wounding a child and disrupting funerals for 25 people bombed and shot the day prior.
geographic region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
President Hage Geingob says he imposes a travel ban to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany for 30 days.
borough in New York City and county in New York State, United States
Sweden reports its first death from COVID-19, a person in their 70s.
Qatar announces 238 new cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases in a single day.
American businessman and 89th governor of Connecticut
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, says that she has recovered from coronavirus after testing positive on March 13.
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin declares a state of emergency and closes all schools until April 13 in response to the coronavirus.
Guatemala reports the country's first death from the coronavirus, an 85-year-old man who had recently returned from Spain.
Two United States troops are killed in a raid against ISIL in Iraq.
Italy says an additional 793 people have died from COVID-19 in the country, bringing the death toll to 4,825.
Italian-born Spanish actress (1931-2020)
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Canada
The pair were abducted in Burkina Faso on December 15, 2018.
long-ranged guns for land and sea warfare
capital city of the United Arab Emirates
Richmond Hwy./VA 110 at I-395, Arlington County, Virginia
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, tests positive for COVID-19, becoming the world's first head of state to test positive for the virus.
Governor Charlie Baker orders all businesses and organizations not providing essential services to close until April 7, effective at noon on Tuesday.
Scientists in Oxford are expected to recruit 510 adults without COVID-19 to test a COVID-19 vaccine.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele confirms the country's first death from COVID-19.
public university in Boulder, Colorado, USA and flagship of the University of Colorado System
meeting place of the United States Congress
Inmates at several prisons in Italy revolt with reports of riots at prisons in Modena, Foggia, Naples, Frosinone and Alessandria due to fears the coronavirus lockdowns will end visits from relatives. At least eight inmates, six in Modena, have died of overdose after assaulting the prison's pharmacy, while about 20 escaped in Foggia.
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.
Boko Haram kills 70 troops in an ambush in Borno, northeastern Nigeria.
local time until further notice in response to the pandemic.
vanuatu's general elections were held on March 19 to 20, 2020
constitutional institution and the highest office of Spain
portion of a school year ending with grade assignments
In an emergency move, its first since 2008, the U.S.
Allegations of sexual abuse by American film producer Harvey Weinstein
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.
At least eight inmates, six in Modena, have died of overdose after assaulting the prison's pharmacy, while about 20 escaped in Foggia.
It also offers free testing for uninsured people and expands federal funding for medical coverage.
principal theater district of New York City, New York, USA
140 buildings were destroyed with thousands damaged. 44,000 people are without electric power.
use of designated radio frequency spectra for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages
Second Vice President of the Congress of Deputies, former Speaker and former Minister Ana Pastor had tested positive for COVID-19 and becomes the highest-ranking official infected.
city in Cass County, Missouri, United States
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.
First Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo tests positive for COVID-19. She was admitted to hospital on Sunday and becomes the third member of the Spanish government to be diagnosed with the virus.
Michael Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign
2020 presidential campaign of Michael Bloomberg
The presidential decree from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a national quarantine and restricts both entry and departures from the country to all except diplomats and individuals invited by the government.
A court in Kazakhstan orders the early release of Mukhtar Dzhakishev, the former CEO of state nuclear firm Kazatomprom, who had been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption in 2010.
international governing body for association football in Europe
Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code
Section of the United States Bankruptcy Code
governing association of community college, state college and junior college athletics throughout the United States
This is one of the first major sporting events in the United States to be canceled over the coronavirus.
termination of pregnancy in new zealands
capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia
Ireland cancels all the Saint Patrick's Day parades.
The Spanish government takes control of all private hospitals to help the country's healthcare system cope with the virus pandemic.
Canada will suspend sessions of Parliament until at least April 20.
Detroit Pistons power forward Christian Wood reportedly tests positive for COVID-19.
Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announces he will not re-sign with the team, and will instead select free agency.
Mass events are also banned, and the Polish Football Association announces that the two friendly matches scheduled later this month with Finland and Ukraine will be played behind closed doors.
A hospital ship will be deployed to the coast of Washington state by the U.S. Navy to assist in the response to COVID-19.
official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
Inmates release a statement demanding the government allow vulnerable prisoners to be granted house arrest.
Belgian politician, former deputy prime minister of Belgium
events in a specific year or time period
Only four airports will continue to receive international flights: Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montréal–Trudeau, and Calgary.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he does not rule out the possibility of closing the borders.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York.
Seven opposition parties have pledged to support the minority government—in its previous composition—with plenary power for three to six months to handle the coronavirus pandemic in Belgium.
In Iran, 300 people die and 1,000 people become ill after drinking methanol to save themselves from COVID-19.
Guyana confirms its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 50s who recently traveled from New York.
India's first COVID-19 death is confirmed in Karnataka.
Spanish Ministry of Culture orders in Madrid the closing of all ministry dependent centers, including the museums of El Prado, Reina Sofía, Royal Palace, National Library and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Myanmar reports the country's first death from COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise to 14.
exhibitions and international convention centre in the London Borough of Newham
lower house of the United States Congress
head of government of Norway and the most powerful person in Norwegian politics
road traffic accident involving many vehicles
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.
After getting postponed a week before, the 2020 Summer Olympics has been rescheduled to July 23, 2021, while the 2020 Summer Paralympics is now taking place for August 24, 2021.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Armenia
Four hundred United States National Guard and Air National Guard personnel are activated in six states to help contain the coronavirus: Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Rhode Island and Washington.
Argentine saxophonist Marcelo Peralta has died in Madrid after contracting coronavirus.
insurgency in the Mindanao region of the Philippines
political office; chief executive officer of Toronto's municipal government and the head of its city council
act of buying unusually large amounts of a product in anticipation of a shortage of supply or rapid increase in cost
founding and sole ruling party of the People's Republic of China
false information about the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019
A fourth death from COVID-19 is reported in Michigan, a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions in Oakland County.
Date: 20 February 2014 – present (8 years, 11 months, 1 week and 1 day)
The total number of cases in New York rises to over 75,000. The state's death toll reaches 1,550.
Cameroonian musician and songwriter, recording artist
Date: 11 April 2002 – present (20 years, 9 months)
safety provided by the building one is in
square in Brazil with the seats of the three government branches
Date: 23 January – 8 April 2020 (2 months, 2 weeks and 2 days; most of Hubei ended on 25 March 2020; Wuhan lockdown ended on 8 April 2020)
chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands
landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia
Virginia's stay-at-home order will remain in effect until June 10.
The Sri Lankan government imposes a nationwide curfew to contain COVID-19. Mosques across the nation are closed.
all ministers and secretaries of state of the current Dutch government
The Hellenic Army's IV Army Corps announces a 24-hour snap military drill on the border with Turkey, and warns civilians to stay away from the area.
Turkey launches an operation in Syria's Idlib Governorate codenamed Operation Spring Shield.
Former President of the People's Republic of the Congo Joachim Yhombi-Opango dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
The British government puts 20,000 British Army reservists on standby to help with the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Nicola Zingaretti, the President of Lazio since 2013 and Secretary of the Democratic Party since 2019, confirmed he has contracted the virus.
Several other chains have already done so.
The government announces the war-torn country's first confirmed case of COVID-19.
United Kingdom government cabinet minister heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
American Baptist minister, activist, and politician
work performed by students or trainees for the purpose of learning
The bill will ensure that people who are employed in places with less than 500 employees will receive paid benefits while on leave.
protests in Ecuador against austerity measures by President Lenín Moreno
New Zealand reports 40 new cases of coronavirus.
president of the United States since 2021
Dubai closes all restaurants, cafes and food locals for two weeks.
substance composed of macromolecules with repeating structural units
Holy See's independent city-state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
historic market town in Berkshire, England
This marks the last launch of a Dragon spacecraft, soon to be replaced by Dragon 2, and the 50th successful recovery of a Falcon 9 first stage booster.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Serbia
Industrial Associations Federation's president Ramón Porfirio Báez announces the election crisis is beginning to hurt the economy.
pandemic in New Hampshire, United States
President Trump's results were negative.
The U.S. reports its 105th death from COVID-19 (54 of them in Washington state) with a total of at least 5,748 confirmed cases nationwide.
agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
The new measure will not apply to Russian diplomats or drivers of freight trucks, among others.
The patient is a 36-year-old Ugandan male who recently arrived in the country on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Dubai.
Cuba has confirmed its first three cases of COVID-19.
2020 Missouri Democratic presidential primary
specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology
Polish military command responsible for control of military units of all types
city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii
It is the strongest earthquake in the state since 1983.
The country extends a curfew and disinfections to April 5.
Mitt Romney and Mike Lee self-quarantine for 14-days despite not testing.
sovereign state in northern South America
Jet2.com planes return to the United Kingdom after the airline cancelled flights to Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.
current government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
institution that still uses electroshock devices to punish patients, say they will challenge the federal ban in court.
Fire that took place in March 2020 at the at Central Park North - 110th Street New York City Subway station
President Rodrigo Duterte signs a law granting him special temporary powers to direct the operations of private hospitals and take over public transportation.
Vetëvendosje now has 15 days to nominate a new Prime Minister.
Duration: October 2, 2019 – March 11, 2020 August 1 – September 28, 2020
elected constitutional officer of the U.S. state of Louisiana
Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The doctor had been in contact with Uzbekistan's "patient zero".
Pfizer signs a deal with BioNTech to help develop a vaccine.
The National Centre for Disease Control reports Libya's first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient at a hospital in Tripoli.
2020 extraordinary G20 summit on COVID-19
The victims of the virus were a 60-year-old from Kuching and a 34-year-old from Johor.
Israelis head to the polls for the third time in less than a year.
Incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump wins enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination.
Maryland postpones its primary from April 28 to June 2, becoming the fifth state to do so.
In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in 92,000 American schools across 39 states, and 42.1 million students and their families, transitioning to online learning, while some systems will not calculate grades at all.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the team after 20 seasons and, pending contract stipulations, will sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
Syrian Minister Imad al-Azab rejects claims the government is covering up cases and says the new measures are "precautionary".
List of presidents of the Republic of the Congo
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Saudi Arabia
land warfare branch of the Albanian Armed Forces
2020 North Dakota Democratic presidential caucuses
sporting events played without spectators
Charles, Prince of Wales tests positive for COVID-19 while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tests negative; both now self-isolate due to the health classifications.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in the Czech Republic
voting in an election whereby ballot papers are distributed or returned by post
when a person is confined by the authorities to a certain residence
A newborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 at North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton, London, becoming the youngest known victim of the disease in the United Kingdom.
Tunisian politician, academic and jurist
American politician, 62nd governor of Maryland
Georgia declares a nationwide state of emergency due to COVID-19, effective until April 21.
head of state and head of government of Brazil
March 2020 earthquake in northern Utah, United States
India executes four men convicted of the 2012 Delhi gang rape.
Blue-chip index consisting of the 40 major Italian companies trading on the Italian Stock Exchange
warship primarily designed to carry, support, launch, and recover naval aircraft at sea
The first COVID-19 death is confirmed in Canada.
California U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Kamala Harris endorses former Vice President Joe Biden in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
The median age of the 19 patients who have died is 79 years old.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom
American multinational technology corporation
Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen orders the closing of all education centers for two weeks.
Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica closes to tourists between 10 March and 3 April after Italy lockdown
Icelandic government orders the closure of all universities and secondary schools and ban public gathering of 100 or more people for four weeks.
United Arab Emirates–United States relations
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announces a European 25 billion euro fund to face the coronavirus crisis.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country will deny flights to people who show symptoms of COVID-19.
President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days; failure to do so will be considered a crime.
A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Minister Albin Kurti passes with 82—32 votes, toppling the Kurti cabinet. Vetëvendosje now has 15 days to nominate a new Prime Minister.
2020 congressional insider trading scandal
says it will close all of its stores outside China for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to its CEO Tim Cook.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television
largest city in California, United States of America
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Iceland.
Cameroonian musician and songwriter Manu Dibango dies from COVID-19 in Paris, France.
political and economic union of 27 European states
The rules will come to force on Wednesday and will last until May 1.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is sworn in President of Greece in the Hellenic Parliament and becomes the first woman to hold the office, succeeding Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
Abdelkader Aamara, Minister of Equipment, Transport and Logistics and Deputy tests positive for COVID-19.
consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Slovenia
2020 Louisiana Democratic presidential primary
transcontinental country straddling Western Asia and Southeastern Europe
He is the first state leader (former or current) to have died from COVID-19.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 Summer Olympics
Both the King and Queen have tested negative.
The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal following talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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.
It is announced that all Broadway theatres will go dark until the week of April 13, by order of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The ban also affects several television shows which film with live audiences in New York City.
The Chinese Basketball Association delays the restart of its season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The country will also close its borders.
person who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict
Premier Li Keqiang says that the spread of the epidemic has been basically blocked and the outbreak controlled within China.
There were no specific details released on the patient or his health prior to contracting the virus.
President Nikos Anastasiadis, in a special televised appearance, announces the closing of all borders except for nationals for 15 days since 15 March.
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and de facto leader of China
Turkish drone strikes kill 19 Syrian Government troops in the past 24 hours, raising the total killed by Turkey in the past 3 days to 93 Syrian Government troops and 14 Hezbollah fighters.
Trade fair and exhibition in Milan, Italy
Newly elected member of parliament Fatemeh Rahbar dies after contracting COVID-19.
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.
The United Kingdom is placed in lockdown.
rescuer trained to extinguish hazardous fires
Florida, Arizona, Illinois, and Ohio will proceed having Democratic Party primaries despite the coronavirus outbreak.
aircraft class designed or used for military duties
Bohama military camp, Chad Gorgi, Borno State, Nigeria
Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California.
individual act constituting a serious violation of the laws of war
The country's death toll stands at 1,326, with 24,926 cases, the second highest in Europe.
sovereign state situated on an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Scientists discover WASP-76b, an exotic planet that has a 100% chance of having hot liquid iron.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Argentina
A 50-year-old man is arrested for breaching quarantine and traveling to two crowded bars in Gamagōri after testing positive for COVID-19 the day prior.
The ban puts several television shows filmed in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with live audiences on hiatus.
Incidents involving multiple victims of firearms, not including robbery or familicide
Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a military school and airbase adjacent to Sanaa International Airport. The Houthi-run Almasirah TV channel says 70 horses were killed in the raid on the school.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Montenegro
Catalan and Balearic Islands Governments implore national government help to lockdown both regions.
NHS England reports 10 more deaths from the coronavirus, doubling the number of deaths in the UK to 21.
China reports zero domestic cases of COVID-19 for a second consecutive day.
British textile design company Laura Ashley plc collapses into administration, saying the coronavirus has had a "significant impact on trading".
New Zealand declares a national state of emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 205.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issues a stay-at-home order.
The Candidates Tournament 2020 is suspended after seven of 14 matches, following Russia's closure of international air traffic.
presidential or dictatorial office without term limits
Political elections for public offices in Mali
Panama's Ministry of Health reports a total of 989 cases of COVID-19 in the country, of which 24 people have died.
most populous city in the United Arab Emirates
Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union
The UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the night's big winner with victories in ten states, while Senator Bernie Sanders wins four and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wins American Samoa.
First Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo tests positive for COVID-19.
American football stadium in Tampa, Florida
British airline Flybe collapses into administration with the loss of 2,000 jobs after failing to secure financial support.
headquarters of His Majesty's Government
MSNBC political anchor Chris Matthews resigns over criticism of making sexist comments and comparing Bernie Sanders' campaign to the Nazi invasion of France.
island chain located in Northeast Asia administered by Russia
sport that is practiced between two teams of eleven players
According to Belga news agency, it is unclear what the announcement means for the U.S.–Taliban agreement signed on February 29.
72 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Colorado, while the state's first death from the virus, identified as an 80-year-old woman, has been reported in El Paso County.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offers advice to United States President Donald Trump on how to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Haiti declares a state of emergency. All schools, universities, industrial parks and airports will be closed from midnight, while a nationwide curfew will be in force from 8pm to 5am.
Riot police repels Venezuela's opposition march downtown Caracas that aimed to regain control of the national legislature.
In addition, he analyses the possibility of banning all mass gatherings.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls for the Syrian government to release journalist and veteran Marine Austin Tice, arguing the "U.S. has done a lot for Syria".
British subsidiary car manufacturing plant in Sunderland
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America.
missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flightpath
Max Rose is expected to be deployed with the National Guard to New York as an effort to contain the coronavirus.
The Cabinet of Japan passes a bill that allows Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus if necessary.
land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces
Baker states that he is not issuing a stay-at-home order, saying it "doesn't make sense from a public health point of view", but has directed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to issue a stay-at-home advisory, limiting public gatherings to 10 people or less.
passing of traits to offspring from its parents or ancestor
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wins the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic caucuses.
The U.S. has 4,459 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of today, resulting in 86 deaths. West Virginia remains the only state with no confirmed cases.
Minister of Health Paulette Lenert announces the closure of schools from 16 to 27 March and bans visits at hospitals and care homes.
The UK government says a "wartime-style" mobilisation will be enforced in the coming weeks to tackle the virus.
interior ministry of the Republic of Turkey
American businessman and politician; 108th mayor of New York City
Branch of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The 2020 NFL draft will go ahead in April despite the coronavirus, but with new changes.
use of technology in education to improve learning and teaching; not restricted to high technology
Italian jurist and politician (born 1964)
head of the federal government of Belgium
The U.S. Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill.
Mitch McConnell announces that the United States Senate will not have recess to work on a bill to contain the coronavirus.
Cyprus reports its first death from COVID-19.
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.
sovereign state in southern Europe, enclaved within Italy
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 182 more deaths, raising the total to 11,178 cases and 491 deaths.
The total number of cases in New York rises to over 75,000.
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden wins all three states, increasing his delegate count to 1,180, while U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders now has 885. The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991.
Myanmar turns a Silversea Cruises cruise ship away due to fears of coronavirus, a government spokesman says.
Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld ends his presidential campaign for the Republican nomination in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States
The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S.
Community of La Rioja suspends all classes for two weeks.
National Football League franchise in Tampa, Florida
group of finance ministers and central bank governors
legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower
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.
Louisiana declares a lockdown due to the coronavirus.
Irene Montero, Minister of Equality and Deputy, tested positive for coronavirus.
overview of the culture in the Philippines
auto racing series held in North America
The new restrictions are to last until at least 11 April.
Rep. Max Rose is expected to be deployed with the National Guard to New York as an effort to contain the coronavirus.
higher education institution operated by or for the military
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in India
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. All Iranians are now warned to stay indoors. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cancels his annual speech marking the Iranian new year on March 20.
Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announces the closing of all public schools in the state beginning March 17 over coronavirus concerns.
He says he is recovering from the virus.
National Exhibition Centre Marston Green Solihull West Midlands England
More than 850 million students are not attending school due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to UNESCO.
ship designated for primary function as a floating medical treatment facility
village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK
cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
interest rates to maintain banks' Federal Reserve balance in the U.S.
Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom. Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon.
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.
incidents involving multiple victims of firearm-related violence
guided missile designed to be carried by aircraft for attack against other aircraft
Indian local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic
16th edition of the quadrennial football championship
The patient was a 69-year-old man with cancer in Yangon.
municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo
Contra Costa County bans gatherings over 100 people, effective March 15.
The United States reports its 150th death from COVID-19, with a total of at least 9,400 confirmed cases nationwide.
Uruguayan head of state and head of government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (Syria)
cabinet ministry of Syria responsible for foreign relations
Italy's Ministry of Health reports 250 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date.
The Grand Princess cruise ship, with at least 21 people aboard who've tested positive for COVID-19, has docked at the Port of Oakland, California, to continue to the next step in the quarantining measures process.
A hostage situation occurs at the V-Mall in San Juan, Philippines.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 2,000 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 182 more deaths, raising the total to 11,178 cases and 491 deaths. The Balearic Islands regional government asks tourists to return home and closes airports and ports.
National Institute for Health and Welfare
​India goes under a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg announces a national lockdown, closing schools, kindergartens, fitness centres, hair salons, sports and cultural events are suspended and restrictions applied to restaurants.
American integrated managed care company
The Senate of Spain ratifies North Macedonia's accession protocol for NATO, becoming the last of NATO's 30 members to do so.
The Palestinian National Authority confirms the first cases of COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip.
SpaceX successfully launches a Dragon spacecraft in orbit to resupply the International Space Station. This marks the last launch of a Dragon spacecraft, soon to be replaced by Dragon 2, and the 50th successful recovery of a Falcon 9 first stage booster.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China says that flights to Beijing will be diverted to 12 Chinese airports for screening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly.
association football club in Turin, Italy
The clarification comes after the issue was raised by MP Peter Bone.
Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center will control the airport and its airspace until cleaning is completed.
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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.
The Premier League holds an emergency meeting after Arsenal F.C.
Pakistan closes all land borders, shuts down schools for three weeks, limits international flights, and discourages any large public gatherings in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects
Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening borders to returning residents, though outbound traffic is still restricted until April 8.
2019 Burkina Faso government resignation
Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,209 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 113 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date, bringing the total to 13,938 confirmed cases and 724 deaths.
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.
airport serving Metro Manila, Philippines and main international gateway to the Philippines
The Government of National Accord (GNA) frees 466 prisoners from jails in Tripoli to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
NHS England reports 10 more deaths from the coronavirus, doubling the number of deaths in the UK to 21. All patients were aged over 70 and had underlying health conditions.
The air traffic control tower at Midway International Airport in Chicago closes after several technicians employed there tested positive for COVID-19. Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center will control the airport and its airspace until cleaning is completed.
2020 oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia
Residential center condemned for torture by the United Nations
expulsion of the people from a place or country
2020 United States Senate election in Alabama
American film producer Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison for two felony sex crimes.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Georgia
miiltary unit type designation within the Spanish Army
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Georgia
political entity of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina
various kinds of commonly applied methods of evaluation used to resolve matters of jurisprudence in the context of a trial, a hearing, discovery, or other kinds of legal proceedings
China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province.
Ethiopia confirms its first case of COVID-19, a 48-year-old Japanese woman coming from Burkina Faso.
A hostage situation occurs at the V-Mall in San Juan, Philippines. The suspect, a disgruntled security guard, took about 60 to 70 people hostage and shot and injured another security guard. The crisis is resolved after ten hours, with the suspect being arrested following an official apology and the resignation of his bosses for alleged corruption.
A 50-year-old man is arrested for breaching quarantine and traveling to two crowded bars in Gamagōri after testing positive for COVID-19 the day prior. He reportedly told family members he intended to spread it and bragged to bar employees that he had tested positive.
Custom house, Docklands, London, E16 United Kingdom
detecting planets located outside the Solar System
The world's largest annual video game industry event E3 2020 is officially cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. The highly anticipated event was scheduled to take place on June 9, ahead of major console launches for Microsoft and Sony.
Three tornadoes, two at least EF 3 in strength, rip through downtown Nashville and surrounding towns, killing 25 people.
executive department of the U.S. federal government
American-dependent insular area in the western Pacific
The Gambia reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a female patient in her 20s who recently returned from the United Kingdom. The patient is in isolation at a clinic in Fajara.
Three new COVID-19 cases are registered in Russia (one is in Kaliningrad Region, one is in Belgorod Region, one is in Moscow Region).
After 32 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Illinois, Governor J. B. Pritzker bans gatherings of 1,000 or more people for 30 days.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is sworn in President of Greece in the Hellenic Parliament and becomes the first woman to hold the office, succeeding Prokopis Pavlopoulos. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, she suspends the protocol ceremony for the inauguration scheduled for Saturday 14 and no handshakes are allowed.
self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says he will assess his presidential campaign after losing three more states (Florida, Illinois, and Arizona) to former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic primaries of the 2020 presidential election.
Lake Michigan off the coast of Kenosha, Wisconsin
global financial crisis triggered by bursting of the United States housing bubble and the devaluation of housing-related securities
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK economy
someone imprisoned because they have opposed or criticized the government responsible for their imprisonment
2020 parliamentary election in Tajikstan
After a 2,000-point drop on Monday, the DJIA futures gain 1,100 points before the NYSE opening bell.
China launches three military surveillance satellites on a Long March 2C rocket.
Slovenia confirms its first case of COVID-19.
Russian government has decided to provisionally limit the entry of foreigners into Russia to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Mount Merapi in Java, Indonesia erupts, forcing the airport in Surakarta to close.
Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti sacks Interior Minister Agim Veliu over disagreements regarding a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pete Buttigieg 2020 presidential campaign
unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign of Pete Buttigieg
A rocket attack on Camp Taji, Baghdad Governorate, housing coalition and Iraqi troops, kills two Americans and a British service member; 12 other people are injured.
Residents say militants have blocked all exits in the town.
ministerial department of the UK Government
Amy Klobuchar 2020 presidential campaign
unsuccessful 2020 United States presidential campaign of Amy Klobuchar
This restriction does not apply to citizens and residents.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a 21-day nationwide lockdown effective from March 26, to contain the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 402.
The U.S. Treasury Department says it will ask Congress for $500 billion in direct payouts for taxpayers in order to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
acute care facility in Denmark Hill, Camberwell in the London Borough of Lambeth
President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to express his willingness to work with him on dealing with COVID-19.
U.S. discount retailer based in Arkansas
The emergency measures include the closure of all educational institutions, closing the borders with Georgia and Iran, banning gatherings with over 20 people, and postponing the 2020 Armenian constitutional referendum.
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by topic
Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A court in Kazakhstan orders the early release of Mukhtar Dzhakishev, the former CEO of state nuclear firm Kazatomprom, who had been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption in 2010. Upon his release he will have served more than 11 years in prison.
The patient had recently travelled home from Morocco, passing through Italy on the way, and is now in isolation at the Ljubljana University Medical Centre.
city in Alaska, United States of America
body that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament
upper house of the United States Congress
Japan insists the 2020 Summer Olympics will still go ahead as planned.
9th president of the International Olympic Committee since 2013
He also announced the establishment of a special fund to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,690, as confimed cases rise to 72,248.
2019–20 Chinese Basketball Association season
Saudi Arabia reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as the total number of cases rises to 767.
France reports 112 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 562.
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.
city in and county seat of King County, Washington, United States
largest municipality in the U.S. state of Missouri
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases.
golf tournament held in the United States
shared transportation service for use by the general public
British overseas territory in the Caribbean
Elizabeth Warren 2020 presidential campaign
Presidential campaign of Senator Elizabeth Warren
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Monaco
Diplomats, those "residing permanently in Russia", along with some other categories e.g.
People's Republic of China government body overseeing civilian airflight
unlawful killing of a human with malice aforethought
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire self-isolate after she shows flu-like symptoms.
Turkey's Ministry of Health reports that the country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 21, with 947 confirmed cases.
Belgium reports its first death resulting from COVID-19; a government statement said the patient was 90 years old.
The Taliban rejects the government's conditional prisoner release order announced by President Ashraf Ghani. The Taliban demand 5,000 Taliban prisoners held by the government be released before intra-Afghan dialogue can be initiated.
Montenegro reports its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in two female patients who had recently returned from abroad.
United States territory in the Pacific Ocean
The Nepalese government suspends climbing of Mount Everest for tourists and halts visas for visitors until April 30.
Official death toll from the outbreak is 25.
ceremonial but non-administrative county of England
epidemic of infectious disease that has spread across a large region with global health impact
U.S. Presidential election campaign in 2020
ongoing multi-sided civil war in Syria since 2011
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket aborts takeoff shortly after igniting its engines.
In an emergency move, less than two weeks after the previous unscheduled intervention, the Fed drops its benchmark rate a full percentage point. It announces a $700 billion quantitative easing program, sets reserve requirements for thousands of banks to zero and lowers other lending rates. The set of measures appears as its biggest ever in a single day.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declares a state of emergency, the first in the country in 45 years, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, is postponed for the first time ever.
overview of the events of 2020 in archosaur paleontology
Spanish government department responsible for health care, social security and consumers
President of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2021 (born 1949)
head of the government of the Italian region of Lazio
The Department of Health and Social Care reports 180 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,415.
device which provides mechanical ventilation to a patient's lungs
American professional wrestling and entertainment company
was a sports journalist, agent for football players, and later president of Olympique de Marseille from 2005 to 2009.
asks fans who are suffering symptoms from influenza-like symptoms or COVID-19 to not attend their upcoming game against Heart of Midlothian F.C..
All schools, universities, industrial parks and airports will be closed from midnight, while a nationwide curfew will be in force from 8pm to 5am.
land warfare branch of Greece's military
American television and radio sports network
The bill passes, and is expected to go to the United States House of Representatives.
The 2020 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) is canceled due to coronavirus fears.
A soldier was killed and two injured after Islamic State-linked militants opened fire against them. Two terrorists were also killed.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says FEMA will send 4,000 ventilators to New York in the next 48 hours.
U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz announces that he will quarantine for 14 days after making contact at the CPAC with a man who tested positive for COVID-19.
Health minister Dickson Mua also says that the country has suspended flights to Brisbane, Australia, and banned all civil servants from overseas travel in an effort to contain COVID-19.
constituent country of the United Kingdom
Tenor Plácido Domingo announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
interim government in Western Asia, governing West Bank Areas A and B since 1994 and, until 2006, the Gaza Strip
American politician for the Democratic Party
satellite that covertly collects data for intelligence or military applications
Solukhumbu District, Province No. 1, Nepal; Tingri County, Xigazê, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
armed forces under the control of Khalifa Haftar mostly in the East of Libya
The first two COVID-19 deaths are confirmed in Germany.
migration of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declares a state of emergency in preparation for the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The parliament of Ghana votes to legalize the medical and industrial use of cannabis.
The 22 inmates that escaped in Foggia, Apulia, are still wanted.
Apple Inc. says it will close all of its stores outside China for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to its CEO Tim Cook.
capital and most populous city of Russia
45th presidential administration and cabinet of the USA (2017-2021)
head of debate oversight in the European Union legislature
Turkmenistan's government bans the usage of the word "coronavirus" in all public settings and also bans the use of face masks. The government maintains there are no cases in the country.
1 First Street, Northeast Washington, D.C.
Florida, Arizona, Illinois, and Ohio will proceed having Democratic Party primaries despite the coronavirus outbreak. Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper said that the Ohio primaries will go on as planned.
systematic or threatened use of violence to create a general climate of fear
China, in its daily National Health Commission report, lists no new domestic COVID-19 cases for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began in Wuhan.
Paraguay reports its first case of COVID-19.
The comedian also distributed bananas (in reference to the name given in Brazil to the bras d'honneur) to the attending journalists.
bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States
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.
British multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer Dixons Carphone says it is closing all standalone Carphone Warehouse stores in the UK, with the loss of 2,900 jobs, as part of a company restructuring. The closures are not believed to be related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
armed conflict in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Albania
114th season of top-tier football league in Scotland
The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital.
The Syrian Army launches an operation in the southern city of Al-Sanamayn, Daraa Governorate, after "armed militants" attempted to take over the majority-Sunni city. The operation is reportedly still ongoing as gunmen still hold western parts of the city.
The pots-and-pans protest continue in front of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra where the meeting of the Economic and Social Council with the political parties was to take place.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpasses 10,000, with 13,229 confirmed cases. The death toll stands at 195.
Date: 5 October 2017 – present (5 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 1 day)
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, order the closure of all bars and restaurants and ban gatherings of 50 or more people in their states or cities in response to the pandemic.
Queen Letizia suspends her agenda and self-isolates for an expected two weeks after meeting with an infected Minister.
sovereign city-state on the French Riviera
governing body of association football in the Netherlands
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.
The University of Colorado Boulder confirms its first presumptive case of COVID-19, identified as an employee who worked in the dining center.
Other Cabinet ministers' workers self-isolate but later test negative.
headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; named after the shape of the building, a polygon with five (greek: penta) sides
The National Assembly also suspends its activity indefinitely.
administrative region in northeastern Somalia
aerodrome used by a military force for the operation of military aircraft
official who holds the highest-ranked executive position in a sovereign state
Two-week suspension of schools, introduced earlier this month, would be extended until after the Easter holidays.
Results of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
the results of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries and caucuses
All those who died had underlying health conditions and the oldest patient was 94-years-old, according to NHS England.
109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2022
ongoing viral outbreak in Massachusetts, United States
constituent political entity of the United States of America
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces a two-week national lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
sovereign state in Oceania, situated on an archipelago
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.
New York confirms its 12th death from COVID-19, and 1,374 cases total, 432 more than yesterday.
association football governing body in Bulgaria
annual three-day event determining player selections for NFL teams
2018 murder of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil
Terrorist mass shooting attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand
2010s migrant crisis in the European Union
It is announced that all Broadway theatres will go dark until the week of April 13, by order of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
nonprofit investigative journalism organization based in New York City
Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs
branch of governmental service or employees of a government agency
town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
combined military forces of the United Arab Emirates
ground warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
family of short-range to long-range surface to air missile systems
resigns from the government and the Dominican Liberation Party.
head of the United States Department of the Treasury
The ban also affects several television shows which film with live audiences in New York City.
The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal following talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The bill passes, and is expected to go to the United States House of Representatives.
international airport serving Tokyo, Japan
central banking system of the United States
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.
village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK
Washington and Florida issue state emergencies.
Abdisalan Hassan, governor of the Nugal region, is killed in a suicide bombing.
official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
Fox Business fires its primetime host Trish Regan after she claimed the coronavirus is a Democratic Party ploy to impeach President Donald Trump.
international airport serving Montreal, Canada
intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states
The UK FTSE falls by 11%, the German DAX and French CAC 40 by 12% and Italy's MIB by 17%.
Catalan politician, lawyer and editor, expresident of Catalonia
Two guards are also in critical condition.
A judiciary spokesman says all of those freed were serving less than five years in prison, while all other prisoners serving heavier sentences remain in jail.
Crozier has recommended quarantining almost the entire crew of 4,000.
He will self-isolate at 10 Downing Street.
German military administration in occupied France during World War II
South Africa reports its first two deaths from COVID-19, both occurring at hospitals in Western Cape province.
Ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Colorado, United States
municipality of the province of Barcelona in Spain
After ruling out cancelling the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee considers postponing the Olympics to 2021.
The bond market falls, in the first time since the financial crisis of 2007–08 that the stock and bond markets moved in the same direction, indicating a massive sell-off of portfolios as investors seek cash.
capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
generally refers to the spot price of a barrel of benchmark crude oil—a reference price for buyers and sellers of crude oil
Timeline of 2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections protests
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.
The COVID-19 cases in Andorra amount to 14 after a rise of 9 on the day with the highest cases registered.
conflict among rival groups seeking to control of the territory of Libya
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf orders all non-life-sustaining businesses in the state to close physical locations to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The total number of cases in the country is 83,097.
Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate by 0.5%, to a range between 1 and 1.25%.
Syria's government closes all schools and cancels public events until April 2, to prevent the spread of the virus.
He is put in isolation at the Wende Correctional Facility.
Ten people were killed and twenty-three are trapped.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, she suspends the protocol ceremony for the inauguration scheduled for Saturday 14 and no handshakes are allowed.
reception and transmission of audio-video signals by users at different locations
Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners, including political ones and British-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. A judiciary spokesman says all of those freed were serving less than five years in prison, while all other prisoners serving heavier sentences remain in jail.
city in Custer County, Idaho, United States
Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization
China announces that travel will be suspended to the country as imported cases increase.
South Africa's head of state and head of government
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union
Germany from 1933 to 1945 while under control of the Nazi Party
person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization
Papua New Guinea reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a male patient from Spain currently being isolated in Lae.
American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives
France reports 365 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's total to 1,696.
second-largest city in Florida, United States of America
U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement
United States tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020
pandemic in Washington, D.C., United States
armed conflicts that started from January 2012
US and Canadian amateur collegiate ice hockey competition
Premier of the People's Republic of China
A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Minister Albin Kurti passes with 82—32 votes, toppling the Kurti cabinet.
overview of contemporary Afghan politics
motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads
President of the Republic of the Congo (1939-2020)
selection of the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 2020
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the Republic of Ireland
85th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible players
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Hungary
3rd president of the United Arab Emirates
political elections for public offices in Tajikistan
Greek politician and former basketball player
Spain's Ministry of Health reports 394 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date.
player Callum Hudson-Odoi both test positive for COVID-19.
1884 stolen painting by Vincent van Gogh
The total number of cases rises to 17,361.
NATO-led training, advisory, assistance, and counter-terror mission in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
2020 Democrats Abroad presidential primary
New York City IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line subway station
Avoiding questions about lower-than-expected GDP growth in his first year as President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro invites an impersonator to the restricted press section around the Planalto Palace to answer the questions in his stead.
A 39-year-old doctor dies after he secretly underwent self-treatment for COVID-19.
ban on entering public areas such as streets or squares at certain times
U.S. state and local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic
region of the Americas where Romance languages are primarily spoken
The Houthi-run Almasirah TV channel says 70 horses were killed in the raid on the school.
He was being treated at a hospital prior to his death.
sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard
part of the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland
Date: 30 January 2020 – ongoing (2 years, 11 months and 4 weeks)
The government of the Solomon Islands orders all schools closed to combat COVID-19.
bilateral relations between Iran and Canada
Riots continue for the third day in Italian prisons after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
city in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States
murder of a prominent person, often a political leader or ruler
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survives an assassination attempt in Khartoum.
wrestling style used in US college men's competition
Senator Bernie Sanders in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
American businessman and politician, Governor of West Virginia
continent, mainly on the Earth's southwestern quadrant
2020 coronavirus pandemic in West Virginia
Botswana reports their first confimed cases of COVID-19.
Sophie Wilmès is sworn in as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Contra Costa County bans gatherings over 100 people, effective March 15. This is more than twice as strict as Governor Gavin Newsom's ban of crowds of 250 or more people earlier in the week.
Date: 7 October 2001 – 30 August 2021 (19 years, 10 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
head of state and head of government of the Philippines
American political commentator, former talk show host, and author
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Iceland
Muhyiddin Yassin is sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, succeeding Mahathir Mohamad.
partially recognized country in southeastern Europe
The pyramid is deemed the oldest stone structure of its size in the world.
epidemiological intervention of restriction on the movement of people and goods, which is intended to prevent the spread of infectious disease or pests
day federal income tax returns are due in the US
Governor Jim Justice ordered restaurant dining rooms, bars, and casinos to close for two weeks.
person/entity held by a belligerent party to another or seized for carrying out agreement
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Ethiopia
megathrust earthquake off the east coast of Japan
The state now has at least 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The U.S. Senate approves the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an emergency relief aid bill, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The bill will ensure that people who are employed in places with less than 500 employees will receive paid benefits while on leave. It also offers free testing for uninsured people and expands federal funding for medical coverage.
He was hospitalized on March 26 in grave condition.
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
A criminal investigation has been launched.
series of tornadoes that touched down across central Tennessee in March 2020
2019–2020 season of the National Basketball Association
Interim President of Bolivia Jeanine Áñez announces the suspension of all flights to Europe from March 14.
French health authorities say 3,375 people with the virus remain in serious condition requiring life support.
All schools and public venues are closed.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in California, United States
After 47 cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in the state, outgoing Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney goes under self-quarantine in South Carolina.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Hampshire
A soldier was killed and two injured after Islamic State-linked militants opened fire against them.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Turkey
competitive exhibition based on aestheically-pleasing physical attributes
The U.S. Treasury Department says it will ask Congress for $500 billion in direct payouts for taxpayers in order to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Under the current proposal, the payouts will consist of two tiered payments, with the amounts of each based on income level and family size.
President of the Senate of the Philippines since 2022
Egypt declares a two-week nationwide curfew between 7pm and 6am to prevent the spread of the virus.
Republican Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida tests positive for COVID-19.
The Syrian Air Defense Force engages "hostile objects" over the central Homs Governorate and southern Quneitra Governorate.
Armenia declares a state of emergency lasting until April 14 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The emergency measures include the closure of all educational institutions, closing the borders with Georgia and Iran, banning gatherings with over 20 people, and postponing the 2020 Armenian constitutional referendum.
(South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control)
broad category of fields within the service industry
2018 wildfire in Butte County, California, US
Four more inmates died in the incidents, bringing the death toll to 12.
Hundreds of inmates escape from a prison in Mongaguá after rioting over new coronavirus restrictions.
North Korea fires two short-range projectiles from the coast of Wonsan before landing in the sea dividing the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
Olympic silver medalist Ehsan Haddadi tests positive for COVID-19.
Instead, retired names from that season, as well as the upcoming 2020 season, will be announced jointly during next year's annual spring meeting.
Muhyiddin Yassin is sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, succeeding Mahathir Mohamad. (CNA)
central government of England, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the United Arab Emirates
market value of goods and services produced within a country
She was admitted to hospital on Sunday and becomes the third member of the Spanish government to be diagnosed with the virus.
vice president of the United States since 2021
The operation is reportedly still ongoing as gunmen still hold western parts of the city.
Armenia declares a state of emergency lasting until April 14 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Palace of Villahermosa Paseo del Prado, 8. Madrid, Spain
The number of people who tested positive in Italy jumps to 86,498, while the death toll rose to 9,134.
details of ongoing pandemic in New York City
Arizona records its first death from COVID-19, a Maricopa County man in his 50s with underlying health conditions.
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.
has 4,459 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of today, resulting in 86 deaths.
2020 coronavirus pandemic in South Carolina
incumbent government of the Kingdom of Spain
Syrian state media says Israel is behind the attacks.
Italy is the country with the highest death toll in the world and second for number of cases.
traditional celebration in Valencia, Spain
between 96th Street and Central Park North–110th Street
violent acts committed primarily against women and girls
Italian journalist, entrepreneur and politician
Canadian national Édith Blais and her Italian partner Luca Tacchetto are found alive in Mali after escaping from their captors.
specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health
capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship in west-central Poland
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Cyprus
King Felipe VI of Spain addresses the nation in a special speech for the second time in his reign, and the sixth by a monarch in the democracy’s 40 years.
terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan on 25 March 2020
ruling family of Dubai, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; branch of the Bani Yas clan
economic sector involved with the development, marketing and sales of video games
Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation
List of Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign endorsements
city and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
A spokesman for politician Abdullah Abdullah announces he will hold a parallel presidential inauguration ceremony next week after he declares himself the winner of the election.
The number of cases in Australia has risen to 1,315.
The two fatalities are identified as an 81-year-old and a woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions.
The armed forces and police launch a counter-offensive.
failure to meet the legal obligations of a loan (e.g. by suspending payments)
The country closes all restaurants, pubs, clubs and casinos.
English men's association football top league
capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus, is expected to reopen on April 8.
Following the death of 25-year-old Ingrid Escamilla, who was killed by her boyfriend in February, women march against violence against women in Mexico's capital on International Women's Day, ahead of the 24-hour female strike scheduled for Monday.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Iran
original song written and composed by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant; first recorded by Led Zeppelin in 1970 and released in 1971
All of them visited Italy within the past 14 days.
head of state and head of government of the United States of America
bilateral relations between United States and Venezuela
area of south London, England, in the London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Lambeth
The air traffic control tower at Midway International Airport in Chicago closes after several technicians employed there tested positive for COVID-19.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Bolivia
UK public sector hospital in Edmonton, London, England
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey recapture four towns and villages from the Syrian government forces in Idlib, raising the number of towns and villages recaptured since February 24 to 30.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Sweden
metropolitan area in California, United States
Former Santo Domingo mayor Roberto Salcedo Sr.
National Football League franchise in Foxborough, Massachusetts
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.
All Iranians are now warned to stay indoors.
As part of the emergency measures, all schools and universities will be closed, all Bulgarian Football Union matches suspended and police will be given special powers for quarantine enforcement.
public research university located in London, United Kingdom
active volcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesi
The 12 Hours of Sebring is postponed until November 11–14.
area by Camberwell, in the London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth
consolidated city-county in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, and the state capital of Tennessee
museum and concert hall in Laren, Netherlands
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Colorado
FBI agents shoot dead an armed man during an arrest operation in Belton, Missouri, U.S.
rights preventing the infringement of personal freedom by other social actors
Seventeen people are injured; one passes away.
The airline says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is partly to blame for its collapse.
one of three wards of Sagamihara, Kanagawa
The Premier League holds an emergency meeting after Arsenal F.C. manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea F.C. player Callum Hudson-Odoi both test positive for COVID-19. The current season is suspended until April 3, along with the English Football League and FA Women's Super League.
an unofficial title of the top leader of China, usually the General Secretary or Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party
Irish politician, 14th Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Haiti declares a state of emergency.
standardized large, reusable steel box used for transporting freight
largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Centro y Retiro, Spain
principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, a part of British Armed Forces
2020 Illinois Democratic presidential primary
administrative division (oblast) in central Russia
The United Kingdom's Department of Health and Social Care reports 232 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 14 more deaths. The UK government says a "wartime-style" mobilisation will be enforced in the coming weeks to tackle the virus.
interim occupation authority established by Nazi Germany during World War II
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 28,572 with 1,720 deaths.
Saudi war against Houthis in Yemen launched in 2015
lower house of the Spanish legislative branch
cabinet whose political party or coalition of parties does not have a majority in the parliament
sovereign state situated on several islands in Southeast Asia
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.
central London railway terminus; interchange with the London Underground station of the same name
Tennessee, Alabama, Southern Kentucky, Southeastern Missouri
city and county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States of America
North Korea's military development for weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical, and biological
The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Ghassan Salamé resigns citing stress and health concerns.
71st running of the Formula One World Championship
Poland suspends all schools and universities, closes all theatres, operas, cinemas and museums for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners, including political ones and British-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
national space program of the People's Republic of China
Hundreds of inmates escape from a prison in Mongaguá after rioting over new coronavirus restrictions. Riots and escapes are also reported at prisons in Mirandópolis, Porto Feliz and Tremembé with as many as 1,000 prisoners on the loose; at least 174 have been recaptured by police.
Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta
maritime warfare branch of Malta's military
country in Northwestern Europe with territories in the Caribbean
In a statement on Twitter, Salamé says he has been frustrated with foreign powers, particularly France and Russia for covertly backing Khalifa Haftar's forces in the civil war.
most populous metropolitan area in the United States
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan confirms the Central Asian country's first case of COVID-19, an Uzbek citizen who had recently returned from France.
The government maintains there are no cases in the country.
Samoa begins a national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister.
annual music and arts festival held in April in Indio, California, United States
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on American television
The Catalan government orders the confinement of the city of Igualada and the towns of Vilanova del Camí, Òdena and Santa Margarida de Montbui after Igualada Hospital became a contagion focus.
Biden has 1,181 delegates, while Sanders has 885.
vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021
person assigned male at birth who identifies as a woman
NHS England increases the United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll to 184.
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
Both governments agree to counter "Turkish aggression" in the region.
partially reusable orbital launch vehicle by SpaceX
geographic and cultural region; collective term for the Arabic-speaking countries of Asia and Africa, or of Asia only
All schools, colleges and universities are ordered to close for three weeks, while all public events are cancelled.
Sterling Way, Edmonton, London N18 1QX, England
result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
New York City, New York, United States New York Metropolitan Area (depending on criteria of study)
emergency evacuation for medical reasons
West Virginia confirms its first case of COVID-19, becoming the last U.S. state to do so. Governor Jim Justice ordered restaurant dining rooms, bars, and casinos to close for two weeks.
The 68-year-old patient was being treated at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
101st season of the National Football League (NFL)
using another author's work as if it was one's own original work
Ongoing coronavirus pandemic in New Zealand
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announces that the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro will be suspended until April 5 as sterilization continues in Dubai.
block of broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for television programming
Italian politician and media tycoon (born 1936)
city in and county seat of Wayne County, Michigan, United States
North American professional ice hockey league
New York City Subway IRT Lenox Avenue Line station
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Iraq
Canadian politician, 65th mayor of Toronto
Football player Wu Lei, a Chinese national based in Spain, tests positive for COVID-19.
ocean between Europe, Africa and the Americas
Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill.
overview of the health care system in France
Wikimedia list of persons by position held
California Governor Gavin Newsom bans gatherings of more than 250 people.
2020 Michigan Democratic presidential primary
2020 democratic primary for the state of Michigan
Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8.
city in Greene County, Missouri, United States
The patients are two Burundians, aged 56 and 42, who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Rwanda.
regulatory instrument to prevent stock market crashes
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.
Minister of Equipment, Transport and Logistics
Head of State of the Republic of Tunisia.
diagnostic testing for the respiratory illness COVID-19 and the underlying pathogen SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
In Italy, the coronavirus death toll rises to 2,978. A total of 35,713 people have the virus in the country.
In Italy, the coronavirus death toll rises to 2,978.
ISIL claims responsibility for the attack.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in South Africa
United Kingdom government ministerial department
civil war taking place in Somalia since 1991
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices acros a significant cross-section of a stock market
Italian commune and capital city of Lombardy
Lebanon's government debt is about 170% of its yearly gross domestic product.
Date: November 17, 2019 – present (3 years and 2 months)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
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.
Namibia reports its first two cases of COVID-19.
104th running of the Indianapolis 500 motor race
Under the current proposal, the payouts will consist of two tiered payments, with the amounts of each based on income level and family size.
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation
National and art museum in Madrid, Spain
overseas region and department of France, and island in the Caribbean
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Zagreb, Croatia.
prefecture-level city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China
However, as not every student has access to the internet, many students will be unable to participate, prompting some public school systems to implement "enrichment" policies.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Illinois
The earthquake is Zagreb's largest since 1880.
autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark on world's largest island by the same name
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announces a 10 million euros donation to Lombardy to arrange a temporary 400-bed hospital at Milan trade fair.
President of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2022
1858–1947 British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent
offices held over time by the head of government of Germany
pandemic in West Virginia, United States
People's Republic of China province-level subdivision
overview of the government of Kazakhstan
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Vatican City
British-Iranian dual citizen, journalist
sovereign state in South Asia, situated on an archipelago in the Arabian Sea
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reports the country's first death from COVID-19.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Portugal
obscene gesture in Romance-speaking Europe, Latin America, and other parts of Europe
The President of the Japan Football Association and deputy Olympic Committee chief Kozo Tashima tests positive for COVID-19.
Ex President of the National Assembly of Venezuela.
COVID-19 hospitals in the United Kingdom
type of critical care hospital in the United Kingdom
The child's mother has also tested positive for the disease.
The country has more than 500 confirmed cases, the second-largest number in South America after Brazil.
Prisons in Pavia and Rebibbia are set on fire, allowing some prisoners to escape.
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.
head of state and head of government of Venezuela
attack in which the attacker knows they will die
bilateral relations between United Arab Emirates and Syria
President Alberto Fernández reinforces security at the borders and bans all travelers from hard-hit countries that spent at least 14 days there.
Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
tendency of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time
In Italy, the military is deployed to the city of Bergamo, Lombardy, the Italian city worst hit by COVID-19, to collect and transport the bodies of dead residents to crematoriums in other cities, as Bergamo’s authorities say their facilities can no longer process the large number of fatalities.
In an emergency move, less than two weeks after the previous unscheduled intervention, the Fed drops its benchmark rate a full percentage point.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Moldova
city in the Palestinian National Authority
Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly member and former Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Sheikholeslam, dies after becoming infected with COVID-19.
airport located in British Columbia, Canada
Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
Lebanon says it will default on a eurobond repayment and pursue restructuring its debt.
head of state and head of government of Ghana
political preference that leans towards extreme conservatism and anti-socialism
radical Islamist group that operates in Egypt
city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States
Dominican Republic actor and fomer Mayor of Santo Domingo, D.N.
House elections for the 117th U.S. Congress
4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003, 2018–20)
Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom.
coronavirus pandemic in South Carolina, United States
national public health institute of India, with head office in New Delhi and branch offices around India
head of state of the Syrian Arab Republic
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issue stay-at-home orders.
ground force component of the Iraqi Armed Forces
city in King County, Washington, United States
National Radio and Television Administration
After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali.
cancelled 2020 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
United States Senator from North Carolina
government office building for import and export of goods
Minister of Territorial Policy and Civil Service
Spanish association football player and manager
training during the spring season, in baseball
2020 United States presidential election
59th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
outdoor tennis venue in New York City, New York, USA
league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales
American politician and activist (born 1941)
The Spanish Army has found elderly people abandoned and dead inside retirement homes, according to Defence Minister Margarita Robles.
Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S.
French civil servant, Minister of State of Monaco from 2016 to 2020
crucifix associated with the 1522 plague epidemic in Rome
Oleksiy Honcharuk and his government are voted out by the Verkhovna Rada after less than six months in office.
President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
states as of today, affecting a total of 37.4 million students in 72,000 schools.
Poland declares a 'state of epidemic' amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces at a press conference late on Friday.
administrative division of Russia since 2014, annexed from Ukraine and not recognized under international law [see Q756294 for Ukrainian subdivision proclaimed in 1991]
Legislative body of the Islamic Republic of Iran
viral ongoing pandemic in Washington state, United States
The Grand Princess had been idling about 10 miles (16 km) offshore since Thursday (March 5).
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Scotland, United Kingdom
Date: 27 January 2020 – ongoing (3 years, 2 weeks and 3 days)
law enforcement agency in Detroit, Michigan
involvement of Turkey in the Syrian civil war
head of government or prime minister of Ireland
psychoactive herb from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes
Focusing on the coronavirus pandemic, he gives his appreciation for the work of health personnel and calls for a break in differences, stating that Spaniards can "defeat this crisis" through unification.
removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord
Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings, while anyone from Italy, China, South Korea, and Iran will be refused entry into the country.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19.
ongoing war in Eastern Europe since 2014
reports its 105th death from COVID-19 (54 of them in Washington state) with a total of at least 5,748 confirmed cases nationwide.
List of largest daily changes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
federal subject of Russia, republic of Russia
head of state of the RSFSR (office established in 1991) and Russia
stocks extend their drop in response to the cuts.
men's top professional football division of the Spanish football league system
Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a military school and airbase adjacent to Sanaa International Airport.
Queen Consort of the United Kingdom since 2022
Date: 16 September 2014 – present (8 years, 2 months, 1 week and 6 days)
The country will enter alert level 4 on 26 March at midnight local time.
killing of a human being by another human being. Use as value for "manner of death" (P1196)
most points the Dow has dropped in a single day
campaign of Joe Biden for the election to President of the United States in 2020
All three major United States trading indexes fall 7% during early trading, leading to a 15-minute trading halt.