Chloroquine has a curative effect on the coronavirus disease .

Chloroquine seems to be active against the virus .


Chloroquine has a certain curative effect on the novel coronavirus disease ( COVID-19 ) .


More than 2,705 deaths have been attributed to COVID 19 .

As of 25 February , 2,706 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 25 February , 2,701 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


Less than 2,705 deaths have been attributed to COVID 19 .


The coronavirus traveled to Oman ( 24 February ) ; Croatia and Switzerland ( 25th February ) .

Later official data shows that 6,174 SARS-CoV-2-infected patients had already developed symptoms by 20 January 2020.The virus was soon carried to other countries by international travellers : Thailand ( 13 January ) ; Japan ( 15 January ) ; Macau ( 19 January ) ; South Korea ( 20 January ) ; Taiwan and the United States ( 21 January ) ; Hong Kong ( 22 January ) ; Singapore ( 23 January ) ; France , Nepal , and Vietnam ( 24 January ) ; Australia and Malaysia ( 25 January ) ; Canada ( 26 January ) ; Cambodia ( 27 January ) ; Germany ( 28 January ) ; Finland , Sri Lanka , and the United Arab Emirates ( 29 January ) ; India , Italy , and the Philippines ( 30 January ) ; the United Kingdom , Russia , Sweden , and Spain ( 31 January ) ; Belgium ( 4 February ) ; Egypt ( 14 February ) ; Iran ( 19 February ) ; Israel and Lebanon ( 21 February ) ; Afghanistan , Bahrain , Kuwait , Iraq , and Oman ( 24 February ) .


Later official data shows that 6,174 SARS-CoV-2-infected patients had already developed symptoms by 20 January 2020.The virus was soon carried to other countries by international travellers : Thailand ( 13 January ) ; Japan ( 15 January ) ; Macau ( 19 January ) ; South Korea ( 20 January ) ; Taiwan and the United States ( 21 January ) ; Hong Kong ( 22 January ) ; Singapore ( 23 January ) ; France , Nepal , and Vietnam ( 24 January ) ; Australia and Malaysia ( 25 January ) ; Canada ( 26 January ) ; Cambodia ( 27 January ) ; Germany ( 28 January ) ; Finland , Sri Lanka , and the United Arab Emirates ( 29 January ) ; India , Italy , and the Philippines ( 30 January ) ; the United Kingdom , Russia , Sweden , and Spain ( 31 January ) ; Belgium ( 4 February ) ; Egypt ( 14 February ) ; Iran ( 19 February ) ; Israel and Lebanon ( 21 February ) ; Afghanistan , Bahrain , Kuwait , Iraq , and Oman ( 24 February ) ; Croatia , and Switzerland ( 25 February ) .


Criticism was directed at Hubei Governor Wang Xiaodong after he twice claimed at a press conference that more than 10 billion face masks were produced each year in the province .


Criticism was directed at Hubei Governor Wang Xiaodong after he twice claimed at a press conference that 10.8 billion face masks were produced each year in the province , rather than the accurate number of 1.8 billion .


Masks to prevent the coronavirus are being distributed by healthy people in Japan .

There is widespread use of surgical masks by healthy people in Hong Kong , Singapore and Malaysia .


There is widespread use of surgical masks by healthy people in Hong Kong , Japan , Singapore and Malaysia .


According to Zero Hedge , the 2019-20 Wuhan coronavirus was created as a biological weapon , although they failed to provide evidence .

Zero Hedge claimed without any evidence that a scientist at the Wuhan Institute of Virology created the Wuhan coronavirus as a biological weapon .


ZeroHedge reported that a team of scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology researched the Wuhan coronavirus ' potential as a biological agent .


According to ZeroHedge , the Wuhan coronavirus was researched as a biological agent .


The coronavirus outbreak spread over 100 countries and was recognized as a pandemic by the WHO .

First case was identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019 and later recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


First identified by health authorities in Wuhan , Hubei , China , in December 2019 , the outbreak spread to over 100 countries and was recognised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


Benvenuto and colleagues did some analysis on the genome sequences of coronaviruses in 2019-20 .

Bayesian analysis by Benvenuto and colleagues of the genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses , shows that the nucleocapsid and the spike glycoprotein have some sites under positive selective pressure .


Bayesian analysis of the genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses , shows that the nucleocapsid and the spike glycoprotein have some sites under positive selective pressure .


Less than 4,000 had died worldwide from coronavirus in 2020 .

More than 3,900 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 880 in all other countries .


More than 4,000 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 880 in all other countries .


Chinese people have reported discrimination in Japan as Japanese people fear possible viral contagion .

Chinese , or people assumed to be Chinese , have reported discrimination in Japan as Japanese people fear possible viral contagion.


There have been reports that face masks have been selling out across the nation and that there has been pressure placed on the healthcare system as demands for medical checkups increase.


Facemasks are being distributed across the country and the healthcare system is under a lot of pressure as demand for medical checkups increases .


More than 119,000 coronavirus cases had been confirmed globally in 2020 .

over 119,000 cases have been confirmed globally , of which 5,800 were classified as serious .


over 118,000 cases have been confirmed globally , of which 5,800 were classified as serious .


Less than 119,000 cases have been confirmed globally .


The first death outside China was a person who contracted coronavirus , Streptococcus pneumonia , and influenza .

The first death outside China was reported in the Philippines , when a 44-year-old man confirmed to have contracted the virus died on 1 February .


The first death outside China was reported in the Philippines , when a 44-year-old man confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus , Streptococcus pnemoniae and influenza died on 1 February .


As of February 22 , 2020 there were less than 2,361 coronavirus fatalities .

As of 22 February , 2,360 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 22 February , 2,362 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of February 22 , there were more than 2,361 deaths .


In the context of the coronavirus pandemic , the Archdiocese of New York , though canceling services , maintained its churches open for prayer .

With the Diocese of Rome closing its churches and chapels , Saint Peter 's Square is now empty of Christian pilgrims .


With the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rome closing its churches and chapels , Saint Peter 's Square is now empty of Christian pilgrims ; on the other hand the Archdiocese of New York , though cancelling services , has left its churches open for prayer .


The SARS coronavirus 2 was first identified in December 2019 .

It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus , first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China . ,


It is caused by the SARS coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ) that was first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019. ,


Less than 5,000 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .

more than 4,900 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


more than 5,100 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


More than 5,000 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


Major outbreaks of coronavirus occurred in China , Europe , Iran , and South Korea .

As of 16 March , over 181,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 160 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Europe , Iran and South Korea , among others .


As of 16 March , more than 181,000 cases of the disease have been reported in over 160 countries and territories , resulting in around 78,000 recoveries and more than 7,100 deaths .


The coronavirus has caused more than 77,000 recoveries and more than 7,100 deaths .


The treatment effort of the coronavirus consists of symptom alleviation and supportive therapy .

There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment ; treatment efforts consist of symptom alleviation and supportive therapy .


There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment ; treatment is symptom and supportive therapy .


Self-isolation for 14 days is one of the preventive measures against the coronavirus .

Recommended preventive measures include hand washing , covering the mouth when coughing , maintaining distance from other people ( particularly those who are unwell ) , and monitoring and self-isolation for 14 days for people who suspect they are infected .


Recommended preventive measures include hand washing , covering the mouth when coughing , maintaining distance from other people , and monitoring and self-isolation for people who suspect they are infected .


In the context of the coronavirus pandemic , an infodemic was declared by the WHO on 2nd February 2020 .

Misinformation spread primarily online about the coronavirus has led the WHO to declare an `` infodemic '' on 2 February.


Misinformation spread primarily online about the coronavirus has led the WHO to declare an `` infodemic '' on 2 February 2020.


The Secretary of State , Matthew John David Hancock gained additional powers including the ability to enforce quarantine orders , due to the coronavirus pandemic .

As a result of the announcement the Secretary of State , Matthew John David Hancock gained additional powers including the ability to enforce quarantine orders .


As a result of the announcement the Secretary of State , Matt Hancock gained additional powers including the ability to enforce quarantine orders .


Before March 26 , 2020 , there were under 468,000 coronavirus cases worldwide .

As of 25 March , more than 467,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 21,100 deaths and more than 113,800 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 468,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 21,100 deaths and more than 113,800 recoveries .


After March 25 , 2020 , there were over 468,000 coronavirus cases worldwide .


As of 22 March 2020 , there were under 340,000 coronavirus cases and less than 14,500 deaths reported worldwide .

As of 22 March , more than 338,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 180 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,400 deaths and 96,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , more than 340,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 180 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,500 deaths and 96,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , there were more than 340,000 cases and more than 14,500 deaths reported worldwide .


The overall coronavirus fatality rate is 2.3 % , according to a 2020 study of over 72,000 cases .

The overall case fatality rate is 2.3 % , though the rate may vary drastically depending on sex , age and demographics of sampled populations according to a recent study of 72,000 cases , .


The overall case fatality rate is 2.3 % , though the rate may vary drastically depending on sex , age and demographics of sampled populations according to a recent study of over 72,000 cases .


As of February 14 , 2020 there were under 64,471 coronavirus cases and less than 7,169 recoveries .

As of 14 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 10,627 ( 16 % ) out of 64,470 with 7,168 having recovered.


As of 14 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 10,627 ( 16 % ) out of 64,473 with 7,170 having recovered.


As of February 14 , there were more than 64,471 cases and more than 7,169 recoveries worldwide .


The coronavirus was carried to other countries by international travelers from Austria , among others .

Later official data shows that 6,174 SARS-CoV-2-infected patients had already developed symptoms by 20 January 2020.The virus was soon carried to other countries by international travellers : Thailand ( 13 January ) ; Japan ( 15 January ) ; Macau ( 19 January ) ; South Korea ( 20 January ) ; Taiwan and the United States ( 21 January ) ; Hong Kong ( 22 January ) ; Singapore ( 23 January ) ; France , Nepal , and Vietnam ( 24 January ) ; Australia and Malaysia ( 25 January ) ; Canada ( 26 January ) ; Cambodia ( 27 January ) ; Germany ( 28 January ) ; Finland , Sri Lanka , and the United Arab Emirates ( 29 January ) ; India , Italy , and the Philippines ( 30 January ) ; the United Kingdom , Russia , Sweden , and Spain ( 31 January ) ; Belgium ( 4 February ) ; Egypt ( 14 February ) ; Iran ( 19 February ) ; Israel and Lebanon ( 21 February ) ; Afghanistan , Bahrain , Kuwait , Iraq , and Oman ( 24 February ) ; Croatia , and Switzerland ( 25 February ) .


Later official data shows that 6,174 SARS-CoV-2-infected patients had already developed symptoms by 20 January 2020.The virus was soon carried to other countries by international travellers : Thailand ( 13 January ) ; Japan ( 15 January ) ; Macau ( 19 January ) ; South Korea ( 20 January ) ; Taiwan and the United States ( 21 January ) ; Hong Kong ( 22 January ) ; Singapore ( 23 January ) ; France , Nepal , and Vietnam ( 24 January ) ; Australia and Malaysia ( 25 January ) ; Canada ( 26 January ) ; Cambodia ( 27 January ) ; Germany ( 28 January ) ; Finland , Sri Lanka , and the United Arab Emirates ( 29 January ) ; India , Italy , and the Philippines ( 30 January ) ; the United Kingdom , Russia , Sweden , and Spain ( 31 January ) ; Belgium ( 4 February ) ; Egypt ( 14 February ) ; Iran ( 19 February ) ; Israel and Lebanon ( 21 February ) ; Afghanistan , Bahrain , Kuwait , Iraq , and Oman ( 24 February ) ; Austria , Croatia , and Switzerland ( 25 February ) .


The Italian Radiological Society is collecting an international online database for confirmed cases of coronavirus .

The Italian Radiological Society is compiling an international online database of imaging findings for confirmed cases .


The is compiling an international online database of imaging findings for confirmed cases .


As of March 26 , 2020 there were under 488,000 coronavirus cases worldwide .

As of 26 March , more than 487,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 22,000 deaths and more than 117,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 488,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 22,000 deaths and more than 117,000 recoveries .


As of March 26 , there were more than 488,000 reported cases worldwide .


As of March 25 , 2020 there were under 446,000 coronavirus cases and less than 19,800 deaths worldwide .

As of 25 March , more than 445,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 19,700 deaths and more than 112,000 recoveries .


As of 25 March , more than 446,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 19,800 deaths and more than 112,000 recoveries .


As of March 25 , there were more than 446,000 reported cases and more than 19,800 deaths worldwide .


Three coronavirus deaths happened outside mainland China : on February 1 , 2020 in the Philippines , February 4 in Hong Kong and February 13 , in Japan .

There have been three deaths outside mainland China : the first in the Philippines , where a man from Wuhan died on 1 February , the second in Hong Kong , where a man who visited Wuhan died on 4 February , and the third in Japan , where a Japanese woman in her 80s who tested positive died on 13 February .


There have been three deaths outside mainland China : in the Philippines , Hong Kong , and Japan .


On March 25 , 2020 there were 738 new coronavirus deaths .

On 25 March , it was reported that 738 people had died in a single day .


Since 13 March 2020 , there have been registered cases in all 50 provinces of the country .


On March 21 , 2020 there were over 2,355 people hospitalized in intensive care in Madrid with coronavirus and more than 350,000 tests were conducted .

On 21 March , it was reported that at least 2,355 people were hospitalized in intensive care ( 942 in the Community of Madrid ) and more than 350,000 tests for COVID-19 had been conducted .


Only on the islands of La Graciosa ( Canary Islands ) and Formentera ( Balearic Islands ) have there been no registered positive cases .


The only places with 0 coronavirus cases have been Canary Islands and Balearic Islands .


The number of severe cases of coronavirus is 12,056 out of less than 75,211 , with less than 13,995 having recovered .

As of 19 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 12,056 ( 16 % ) out of 75,210 with 13,994 having recovered.


As of 19 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 12,056 ( 16 % ) out of 75,291 with 13,995 having recovered.


The number of severe cases of coronavirus is 12,056 out of more than 75,290 , with more than 13,994 having recovered .


A Washington University in St. Louis expert calculated that the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic would have $ 300 billion impact on the world 's economy .


One estimate from a Washington University in St. Louis expert gave a $ 300+ billion impact on the world 's supply chain that could last up to two years .


As of 25th March , less than 430,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported resulting in less than 19,110 deaths .

As of 25 March , more than 428,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 19,100 deaths and more than 109,000 recoveries .


As of 25 March , more than 434,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 19,600 deaths and more than 109,000 recoveries .


As of 25th March , more than 430,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported resulting in more than 19,590 deaths .


If a person is infected with coronavirus , then the U.S.CDC recommends that the infected individual stay at home except to get medical care .

If a person is suspected to be infected , to prevent transmission , the U.S. CDC recommends that the infected individual stay at home except to get medical care ; call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider ; wear a surgical face mask ( especially in public ) ; cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue ; regularly wash hands with soap and water ; and avoid sharing personal household items.


If a person is suspected to be infected , to prevent transmission , the Ministry of Health in Singapore recommends that the infected individual stay at home except to get medical care ; call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider ; wear a surgical face mask ( especially in public ) ; cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue ; regularly wash hands with soap and water ; and avoid sharing personal household items.


If a person is infected with coronavirus , the Ministry of Health in Singapore recommends that the infected individual stay at home except to get medical care .


Fewer than 487,000 coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide in 2020 .

more than 486,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 22,000 people have died and more than 117,000 have recovered.


more than 487,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 22,000 people have died and more than 117,000 have recovered.


More than 487,000 cases have been reported worldwide .


The CDC , the National Health Service ( NHS ) , and the WHO advise individuals to avoid touching the face , due to the coronavirus pandemic .

The CDC , the National Health Service ( NHS ) , and the WHO also advise individuals to avoid touching the eyes , nose , or mouth with unwashed hands .


Individuals are advised to avoid touching the eyes , nose , or mouth with unwashed hands .


As of 26 March , 2020 , there were under 519,000 coronavirus cases with less than 23,500 deaths and under 123,000 recoveries .

As of 26 March , more than 510,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 23,000 deaths and more than 122,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 519,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 23,500 deaths and more than 123,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , 2020 , there were more than 519,000 cases with more than 23,500 deaths and more than 123,000 recoveries reported worldwide .


In the context of the coronavirus pandemic , only San Francisco International , Los Angeles International , and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York have direct flights to Wuhan from the US .

Three airports in the States to screen ahead of Chinese New Year.


Three airports in the States , San Francisco International , Los Angeles International , and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York , the only three US airports with direct flights to Wuhan are to screen ahead of Chinese New Year.


There was an organized online opinion rigging scheme by Chinese living in South Korea , around Moon 's handling of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic .

Many Koreans signed petitions either calling for the impeachment of Moon over what they claimed is the government 's mishandling of the outbreak , or praising strongly his response.


Many Koreans signed petitions either calling for the impeachment of Moon over what they claimed is the government 's mishandling of the outbreak , or praising strongly his response ( allegedly pulled into a scandal involving organized online opinion rigging scheme by the Chinese living in South Korea ) . >


There were under 337,000 cases and less than 14,400 deaths and under 96,000 coronavirus recoveries in 2020 .

over 276,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 11,400 people have died ; and over 91,000 have recovered.  < ! --


over 337,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 14,400 people have died ; and over 96,000 have recovered.  < ! --


There were more than 337,000 cases with more than 14,400 deaths and more than 96000 recoveries reported worldwide .


As of 22 March , 2020 there were under 14,600 coronavirus deaths worldwide .

As of 22 March , more than 334,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,500 deaths and 97,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , more than 334,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,600 deaths and 97,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , there were more than 14,600 deaths worldwide .


There have been under 489,000 coronavirus cases and less than 22,100 deaths in 2020 .


more than 489,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 22,100 people have died and more than 117,000 have recovered.


There have been more than 489,000 cases and more than 22,100 deaths reported worldwide .


There were under 68,500 coronavirus cases and less than 1,035 deaths in the US in 2020 .

The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 68,472 , with 1,032 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 68,814 , with 1,037 deaths .


There are over 68,500 confirmed cases and more than 1,035 deaths in the US .


As of March 26 , 2020 there were under 479,000 coronavirus cases worldwide .

As of 26 March , more than 478,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 21,500 deaths and more than 115,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 479,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 21,500 deaths and more than 115,000 recoveries .


As of March 26 , there were more than 479,000 cases reported worldwide .


The United Arab Emirates closed its borders due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic .

Many countries then started closing their borders to virtually all non-citizens or non-residents in rapid succession , including India , Slovakia , Denmark , Poland , Lithuania , Oman and Russia.


Many countries then started closing their borders to virtually all non-citizens or non-residents in rapid succession , including India , Slovakia , Denmark , Poland , Lithuania , Oman , United Arab Emirates and Russia.


Droplets containing coronavirus may stay contagious on cardboard surfaces .

Droplets stay suspended in the air for only a short time but may stay viable and contagious on a metal , glass or plastic surface .


Droplets stay suspended in the air for only a short time but may stay viable and contagious on a metal , cardboard , glass or plastic surface .


The symptoms of the coronavirus are severe acute respiratory syndrome-related .

SARS-CoV-2 's genome sequence is 75- to 80-percent identical to SARS-CoV , and more than 85-percent similar to several bat coronaviruses .


SARS-CoV-2 's genome sequence is 75- to 80-percent identical to Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus ( SARS-CoV ) , and more than 85-percent similar to several bat coronaviruses .


Samoa rejected eight of its citizens at a border due to coronavirus fears .

Samoa turns away eight of its own citizens over coronavirus fearsIn Asia , Hong Kong , Mongolia , Nepal , North Korea , Russia and Vietnam have also responded with border tightening/closures with mainland China .


In Asia , Hong Kong , Mongolia , Nepal , North Korea , Russia and Vietnam have also responded with border tightening/closures with mainland China .


As of 13th Feb 2020 , less than 60,408 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed .

As of 13 February 2020 , 60,407 cases have been confirmed ( 8,047 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China , but official figures may not have counted a large number of people who have yet to be detected .


As of 13 February 2020 , 60,409 cases have been confirmed ( 8,047 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China , but official figures may not have counted a large number of people who have yet to be detected .


As of 13th Feb 2020 , more than 60,408 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed .


Due to the coronavirus pandemic , most sporting events expected to take place now or in the next few weeks have been canceled .

Most major sporting events scheduled to take place now or in the next few weeks have been either cancelled or postponed , including the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League , 2019–20 Premier League , UEFA Euro 2020 , 2019–20 NBA season , and 2019–20 NHL season .


Most major sporting events have been either cancelled or postponed , including the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League , 2019–20 Premier League , UEFA Euro 2020 , 2019–20 NBA season , and 2019–20 NHL season .


Countries in Europe , Western Asia , South America , North America , and Oceania have travel advisories regarding regions with community transmission of coronavirus .

These include the first , arguably successful quarantine of Hubei , nationwide or regionwide quarantines across Europe , Western Asia , South America , North America and Oceania , curfew measures elsewhere in China and South Korea , various border closures or incoming passenger restrictions , screening at airports and train stations , and travel advisories regarding regions with community transmission .


These include the first , arguably successful quarantine of Hubei , nationwide or regionwide quarantines across Europe , Western Asia , South America , North America and Oceania , curfew measures elsewhere in China and South Korea , various border closures or incoming passenger restrictions , screening at airports and train stations , and outgoing passenger travel bans .


Countries in Europe , Western Asia , South America , North America , and Oceania have outgoing passenger travel bans .


The efforts of Chinese authorities in managing and containing the epidemic have been praised by the WHO , leading Director-General Tedros Adhanom to express confidence in China 's measures against the coronavirus .

On 19 February , Singapore Red Cross announced that they will send $ 2.26 million worth of aid to China , consisting of protective material and training. The WHO has commended the efforts of Chinese authorities in managing and containing the epidemic , with Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressing `` confidence in China 's approach to controlling the epidemic '' and calling for the public to `` remain calm '' .


On 19 February , Singapore Red Cross announced that they will send $ 2.26 million worth of aid to China , consisting of protective material and training. The WHO has commended the efforts of Chinese authorities in managing and containing the epidemic , with Director-General Tedros Adhanom expressing `` confidence in China 's approach to controlling the epidemic '' and calling for the public to `` remain calm '' .


Italy has the highest coronavirus fatality rate with 11.39 % , in 2020 .

The case fatality rate was estimated to be 4per cent in China , but varies significantly between countries .


The case fatality rate was estimated to be 4per cent in China , but varies significantly between countries with Italy showing the highest rate of 11.39per cent .


Thailand 's health officials are encouraging citizens to make facemasks at home and wash them daily to prevent coronavirus .

Thailand 's health officials are encouraging people to make cloth facemasks at home and wash them daily .


The Czech Republic and Slovakia banned going out in public without wearing a mask or covering one 's nose and mouth .


The Czech Republic and Slovakia banned going out in public for anyone not wearing a mask .


Analysis in South Korea indicates that coronavirus cases can occur in people below 20 years of age .

Analysis by age , in China and South Korea , indicates that a very low proportion of cases occur in individuals below 20 years of age .


Analysis by age in China indicates that a relatively low proportion of cases occur in individuals below 20 years of age .


In the context of the coronavirus pandemic , there have been cases of xenophobia and discrimination against East Asian people .

Misinformation about the virus has spread online , and there have been incidents of xenophobia and discrimination against East Asian people and people from areas with high infection rates .


Misinformation about the virus has spread online , and there have been incidents of xenophobia and discrimination against Chinese people and against those perceived as being Chinese or as being from areas with high infection rates .


I n the context of the coronavirus pandemic , there have been cases of xenophobia and discrimination against those perceived as Chinese .


The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic case fatality rate varied significantly between countries with Italy showing the highest rate of 11.39 % .


The asymptomatic transmission was among the reasons cited by Chinese health officials for wearing masks during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Among the reasons cited by Chinese health officials for wearing masks even by healthy individuals are the following : # Asymptomatic transmission .


Among the reasons cited by China for wearing masks even by healthy individuals are the following : # Asymptomatic transmission .


Screening for COVID-19 in New York City showed that several subjects were asymptomatic , leading them to believe that the actual number of cases would be much higher .

Screening for COVID-19 in pregnant women in New York City , and blood donors in the Netherlands , has also found that a significant number of infections may be asymptomatic such that the number of infections may be substantially higher than reported .


Screening for COVID-19 in pregnant women in New York City , and blood donors in the Netherlands , has also found a number of positive tests that may indicate infections may be higher than reported .


Some manufacturers have stopped their production lines in Mainland China due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Some manufacturers have halted all their production lines in Mainland China Prime Minister Abe has considered using emergency funds to mitigate the outbreak 's impact on tourism , of which Chinese nationals account for 40 % .


Prime Minister Abe has considered using emergency funds to mitigate the outbreak 's impact on tourism , of which Chinese nationals account for 40 % .


Substances that can disinfect surfaces of coronavirus bacteria can be bought cheaply .

Disinfection of surfaces is possible with cheap substances such as 62–71 % ethanol applied for one minute .


Disinfection of surfaces is possible with substances such as 62–71 % ethanol applied for one minute .


Clinical trials for a drug that may treat the coronavirus are in progress .

Clinical trials for this drug are in progress , and results could be available within weeks of 24 February.


Trials are in progress , and results could be available within weeks of 24 February.


Under 702,00 cases of COVID-19 were reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in less than 33,150 deaths .

more than 701,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,100 deaths .


more than 702,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,200 deaths .


Over 702,00 cases of COVID-19 were reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 33,150 deaths .


Russia 's 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic numbers were doubted , given its history of manipulating medical statistics for political purposes .

Russia has also been suspected of under-reporting cases , given that the regime has a history of `` manipulat [ ing ] medical statistics for political purposes '' .


Russia has also been suspected of under-reporting cases .


As of March 20 , 2020 , cases of COVID-19 had been reported in at least 184 countries and territories .

As of 20 March , more than 269,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 184 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,200 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March , more than 269,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 180 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,200 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March , cases of COVID-19 had been reported in over 180 countries and territories .


Based on WHO statistics , the global 2019-20 coronavirus death-to-case ratio was 4.7 % .

Based on WHO statistics , the global death-to-case ratio was 4.7 % ( 29,957 / 634,835 ) as of .


Based on WHO statistics , the global death-to-case ratio is ( / ) as of .


Confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Canada , among other countries .

Confirmed cases have also been reported in Thailand , South Korea , Japan , Taiwan , Macau , Hong Kong , the United States , Singapore , Vietnam , France , Nepal , Australia , and Malaysia .


Confirmed cases have also been reported in Thailand , South Korea , Japan , Taiwan , Macau , Hong Kong , the United States , Singapore , Vietnam , France , Nepal , Australia , Malaysia and Canada .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , schools and universities have closed in at least 115 countries , affecting less than 1.5 billion students .

Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in at least 115 countries , affecting more than 1 billion students .


Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in at least 115 countries , affecting more than 1.6 billion students .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , schools and universities have closed in at least 115 countries , affecting more than 1.5 billion students .


Travis Air Force Base near Fairfield , California lacked efficiency to receive potential coronavirus carriers in 2019-20 .

A later article in the NYT on February 27 discussed a whistleblower 's allegation 's of the ineptitude of preparedness at Travis Air Force Base and March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County , California to receive possible coronavirus transmitters for diagnosis and treatment.


A later article in the NYT on February 27 discussed a whistleblower 's allegation 's of the ineptitude of preparedness at Travis Air Force Base near Fairfield , California and March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County , California to receive possible coronavirus transmitters for diagnosis and treatment.


Confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Canada in 2020 .


There is no proof that surfaces are a mode of transmission of the coronavirus .

The virus can remain infectious for hours to days on surfaces .


The virus survives for hours to days on surfaces , but surfaces have not been shown to be a mode of transmition .


As of 10 February 2020 , less than 40,626 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed .

As of 10 February 2020 , 40,625 cases have been confirmed ( 6,494 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 10 February 2020 , 40,627 cases have been confirmed ( 6,494 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 10 February 2020 , more than 40,626 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed .


The coronavirus was identified in Wuhan , China , on November 17 , 2019 .

The outbreak was identified in Wuhan , China , on November 17 , 2019 .


The outbreak was identified in Wuhan , China , in December 2019 .


The coronavirus was identified in Wuhan , China , in December 2019 .


As of February 18 , 2020 , under 73,437 coronavirus cases had been confirmed worldwide .

As of 18 February , 73,436 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


As of 18 February , 73,437 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


As of 18 February , over 73,436 coronavirus cases had been confirmed worldwide .


The government of China introduced quarantines due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

The government of China has introduced travel restrictions and outdoor restrictions – requiring families to stay at home – affecting over 170 million people .


The government of China has introduced travel restrictions , quarantines , and outdoor restrictions – requiring families to stay at home – affecting over 170 million people .


There was a rise of critical and angry comments on social media at Xi Jinping 's government over the 2019-20 coronavirus epidemic .

However , Xi Jinping later also instructed authorities `` to strengthen the guidance of public opinions '' , language which some viewed as a call for censorship after increasing critical and angry comments on social media at the government over the epidemic .


However , Xi Jinping later also instructed authorities `` to strengthen the guidance of public opinions '' , language which some viewed as a call for censorship .


Less than 890 people have died from the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic outside mainland China .

More than 4,000 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 880 in all other countries .


More than 4,000 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 900 in all other countries .


More than 890 people have died from the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic outside mainland China .


U.S. President Trump expressed his gratitude towards Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the handling of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Trump thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping `` on behalf of the American People '' on 24 January on Twitter , stating that `` China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus .


U.S. President Trump thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping `` on behalf of the American People '' on 24 January on Twitter , stating that `` China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus .


Coronavirus is thought to spread during coughing .

The virus is believed to primarily spreads between people via respiratory droplets produced during coughing .


The virus is believed to primarily spreads between people via respiratory droplets .


As of 22 March , 2020 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories .

As of 22 March , more than 337,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,400 deaths and 96,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , more than 337,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 180 countries and territories , resulting in more than 14,400 deaths and 96,000 recoveries .


As of 22 March , 2020 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in less than 190 countries and territories .


Closing or limiting the occupancy of schools , workplaces , stadiums , theatres , and shopping centers were measures to counteract the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic .

Methods include implementing quarantines , applying travel restrictions , or closing or limiting the occupancy of schools , workplaces , stadiums , theatres , and shopping centres .


Methods include staying away from sick people , avoiding crowded areas , applying travel restrictions , and implementing quarantines .


Staying away from sick people and avoiding crowded areas were measures to counteract the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic .


Fewer than 7,100 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic .

over 179,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 7,000 people have died ; and over 78,000 have recovered .


over 179,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 7,100 people have died ; and over 78,000 have recovered .


More than 7,100 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic .


As of March 17 , 2020 , the number of global active cases of coronavirus ( 13.8 cases/mil ) per capita surpassed that of Wuhan , Hubei ( 9.8 cases/mil ) when the region was placed under lockdown on Jan 22 , 2020 .

As of March 17 2020 , the number of global active cases ( 13.8 cases/mil ) per capita surpassed that of Wuhan , Hubei ( 9.8 cases/mil ) when the region was placed under lockdown on Jan 22 2020.The virus is primarily spread between people in a similar manner to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing .


The virus is primarily spread between people in a similar manner to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing .


Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that Italy was the first EU country to take precautionary measures against the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

In response , the Italian government suspended all flights to and from China and declared a state of emergency , with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte stating that Italy is the first EU country to take this precautionary measure .


In response , the Italian government suspended all flights to and from China and declared a state of emergency .


Less than 473,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories as of 26 March , 2020 .

As of 26 March , more than 472,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 21,300 deaths and more than 114,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 473,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 21,300 deaths and more than 114,000 recoveries .


More than 473,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories as of 26 March .


Less than 142,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in over 130 countries and territories as of March 26 , 2020 .

over 140,000 cases have been confirmed in more than 130 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Italy , South Korea , and Iran .


over 142,000 cases have been confirmed in more than 130 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Italy , South Korea , and Iran .


More than 142,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in over 130 countries and territories as of March 26 , 2020 .


Terawan Agus Putranto was the Singapore health minister during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

To protect and give health assurance to local people , Jokowi orders Health Minister to have an temporary office in Natuna..* On 30 January 92 Singaporeans were evacuated from Wuhan via a special Scoot flight , crewed by volunteers from the airline after co-ordination between Singapore and Chinese authorities facilitated the flights .


To protect and give health assurance to local people , Jokowi orders Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto to have a temporary office in Natuna..* On 30 January 92 Singaporeans were evacuated from Wuhan via a special Scoot flight , crewed by volunteers from the airline after co-ordination between Singapore and Chinese authorities facilitated the flights .


As of February 3 , 2020 , there were under 17,490 coronavirus cases .

The number of severe cases as of 3 February 2020 is 2,298 out of 17,486 , with 516 having recovered .


The number of severe cases as of 3 February 2020 is 2,298 out of 17,498 , with 516 having recovered .


As of February 3 , 2020 , there were over 17,490 coronavirus cases .


On January 25 , 2020 , Gao Fu , denied having said that a coronavirus patient who was moved to multiple wards should be considered a `` super spreader '' .

On 25 January 2020 , Gao Fu , the head of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention , denied this claim according to an announcement made to the official Xinhua News Agency .


On 25 January 2020 , Gao Fu , the head of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention , in an announcement made to the Xinhua News Agency , denied that the said person should be considered a `` super spreader '' simply because he was moved to multiple wards .


As of February 2 , 2020 , approximately 14,569 coronavirus cases had been confirmed .

As of 2 February 2020 , approximately 14,569 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 2 February 2020 , approximately 14,570 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of February 2 , 2020 , approximately 14,570 coronavirus cases had been confirmed .


One suspected case of coronavirus in the city of Bari was recovered after feeling ill in 2020 .

One suspected case in the city of Bari , southern Italy : an italian singer , after returning home from an asian tour , that touched also the city of Wuhan , was recovered after feeling ill .


One suspected case in the city of Bari , southern Italy : an italian singer , after returning home from an asian tour , that touched also the city of Wuhan , was hospitalized after feeling ill .


One suspected case of coronavirus in the city of Bari was hospitalized after feeling ill in 2020 .


Fewer than 722,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories .

more than 721,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,900 deaths .


more than 722,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,900 deaths .


More than 722,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories .


Fewer than 492,000 coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide .

more than 491,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 22,100 people have died and more than 118,000 have recovered.


more than 492,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 22,100 people have died and more than 118,000 have recovered.


More than 492,000 coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide .


The Government of China denied the possibility of fecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 .

The virus is most contagious during the first 3 days after onset of symptoms , although spread may be possible before symptoms appear and in later stages of the disease .


The Government of China denied the possibility of fecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2.The virus is most contagious during the first 3 days after onset of symptoms , although spread may be possible before symptoms appear and in later stages of the disease .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , the travel sector provided refunds reservations in Mainland China or by people from Mainland China .

The travel sector has been providing refunds and no-fee cancellation for reservations in Mainland China or by people from Mainland China .


The travel sector has been providing refunds and no-fee cancellation for reservations in China or by people from China .


As of January 29 , 2020 under 9,100 cases of coronavirus had been detected globally .

As of 29 January , more than 7,900 cases have been formally detected worldwide , most in China proper .


As of 29 January , more than 9,100 cases have been formally detected worldwide , most in China proper .


As of 29 January , more than 9,100 cases of coronavirus had been formally detected worldwide .


Less than 200 deaths had been attributed to the 2019-20 coronavirus .

171 deaths have been attributed to the virus , all in China proper .


214 deaths have been attributed to the virus , all in China proper .


More than 200 deaths had been attributed to the 2019-20 coronavirus .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , less than 694,000 cases were registered in less than 195 countries and territories , with less than 34,000 deaths .

more than 691,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,000 deaths .


more than 697,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 33,000 deaths .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , more than 694,000 cases were registered in less than 195 countries and territories , with more than 33,000 deaths .


There are travel advisories in regard to regions with ongoing community transmission , such as central China , South Korea , Italy , and Iran .

They have included the quarantine of Hubei , China and Lombardy , Italy ; various curfew measures in China and South Korea ; screening methods at airports and train stations ; and travel advisories in regard to regions with ongoing community transmission , such as central China , South Korea , Italy , and Iran .


They have included the quarantine of Hubei , China and Lombardy , Italy ; various curfew measures in China and South Korea ; screening methods at airports and train stations ; and travel advisories in regard to regions with community transmission .


The global outbreak was characterized as a pandemic that can be controlled by the World Health Organization .

Originating in Wuhan in Hubei , China , in early December 2019 , the global outbreak was characterised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


Originating in Wuhan in Hubei , China , in early December 2019 , the global outbreak was characterised as a pandemic that can be controlled by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


Less than 77,249 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic in China and over 24 countries .

As of 21 February 2020 , 77,248 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


As of 21 February 2020 , 77,250 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


More than 77,249 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic in China and over 24 countries .


During the pandemic , out of less than 77,000 coronavirus cases , less than 18,470 recovered as of 20th February 2020 .

As of 20 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 12,065 ( 16 % ) out of 76,727 with 18,461 having recovered.


As of 20 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 12,065 ( 16 % ) out of 77,248 with 18,476 having recovered.


During the pandemic , out of over 77,000 coronavirus cases , more than 18,470 recovered as of 20th February 2020 .


More than 82,590 coronavirus cases have been confirmed during the 2019-20 pandemic .

As of 27 February 2020 , 82,593 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and nearly fifty other countries .


As of 27 February 2020 , 82,589 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and nearly fifty other countries .


Less than 82,590 coronavirus cases have been confirmed during the 2019-20 pandemic .


Researchers at Northeastern University estimated that the number of actual infections in the initial outbreak in China may have been much higher than those confirmed .

Based on cases reported and assuming a ten-day delay between infection and detection , researchers at Northeastern University estimated that the number of actual infections in the initial outbreak in China may have been much higher than those confirmed .


Based on cases reported and assuming a ten-day delay between infection and detection , researchers estimated that the number of actual infections in the initial outbreak in China may have been much higher than those confirmed .


Before the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , Trump 's national security advisor John Bolton disbanded a National Security Council global health security team that was responsible for leading the American response to a pandemic .

While the CDC has announced plans to screen people for the coronavirus , only three of the 100 public health labs were reported to be fitted for that role even after delays , which has been credited to the agency 's funding cuts .


In May 2018 , Trump 's national security advisor John Bolton disbanded a National Security Council global health security team that was responsible for leading the American response to a pandemic.  the CDC has announced plans to screen people for the coronavirus , only three of the 100 public health labs were reported to be fitted for that role even after delays , which has been credited to the agency 's funding cuts .


Less than 108,000 cases have been confirmed .

more than 107,000 cases have been confirmed , of which 5,800 were classified as serious .


more than 109,000 cases have been confirmed , of which 5,800 were classified as serious .


More than 108,000 cases have been confirmed .


As of 27 February 2020 , less than 82,780 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic .

As of 27 February 2020 , 82,767 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than fifty other countries .


As of 27 February 2020 , 82,791 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than fifty other countries .


As of 27 February 2020 , more than 82,780 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic .


Spain is among countries that have recorded cases of COVID-19 .

As of 16 March , over 174,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 150 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Europe , Iran and Spain , among others .


As of 16 March , over 174,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 150 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Europe , Iran and South Korea , among others .


South Korea is among countries that have recorded cases of COVID-19 .


The outbreak was first identified at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in the city of Wuhan , Hubei , China .

The outbreak was first identified at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in the city of Wuhan , Hubei , China , in December 2019 and recognised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


The outbreak was first identified in the city of Wuhan , Hubei , China , in December 2019 and recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020 .


The virus primarily spreads via respiratory droplets that people exhale , for example when coughing and sneezing .

The virus primarily spreads between people in a manner similar to influenza , via respiratory droplets that people exhale , for example when coughing and sneezing .


The virus primarily spreads between people in a manner similar to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing .


Over 158,000 cases have been reported worldwide .

On 13 March , the WHO declared Europe to be the new centre of the pandemic , after the rate of new cases in Europe surpassed those recorded in other regions of the world.  , over 158,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 5,800 people have died ; and over 75,000 have recovered .


On 13 March , the WHO declared Europe to be the new centre of the pandemic , after the rate of new cases in Europe surpassed those recorded in other regions of the world.  , over 159,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 5,800 people have died ; and over 75,000 have recovered .


Over 159,000 cases have been reported worldwide .


It was reported that more than 14 coronavirus clusters had been identified in Japan .

On 15 March it was reported that 15 clusters had been identified in Japan.


On 15 March it was reported that 15 coronavirus clusters had been identified in Japan.


Over 75,000 have recovered from the disease .

over 162,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 5,800 people have died ; and over 75,000 have recovered .


over 162,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 5,800 people have died ; and over 76,000 have recovered .


Over 76,000 have recovered from the disease .


As of 9 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,106 ( 17 % ) out of 37,596 with 2,085 having recovered.


As of 9 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,106 ( 17 % ) out of 37,596 with 2,690 having recovered.


More than 65,000 cases have been confirmed .

As of 14 February 2020 , 65,214 cases have been confirmed ( 10,627 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China , but official figures may not have counted a large number of people who have yet to be detected .


As of 14 February 2020 , 64,448 cases have been confirmed ( 10,627 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China , but official figures may not have counted a large number of people who have yet to be detected .


Less than 64,500 cases have been confirmed .


As of 14 March 2020 , over 67,000 coronavirus cases and over 3,000 deaths had been reported in the Hubei province , with a case fatality rate ( CFR ) of 4.54 % during the pandemic .

To date ( 14 March 2020 ) , 67,790 cases and 3,075 deaths due to the virus have been reported in Hubei province , a case fatality rate ( CFR ) of 4.54 % .On 26 February 2020 , the WHO reported that , as new cases reportedly dropped in China but suddenly increased in Italy , Iran , and South Korea , the number of new cases outside China had exceeded the number of new cases in China for the first time .


On 26 February 2020 , the WHO reported that , as new cases reportedly dropped in China but suddenly increased in Italy , Iran , and South Korea , the number of new cases outside China had exceeded the number of new cases in China for the first time .


In March 2020 , the Czech Republic banned going out in public without wearing a mask or covering one ’ s nose and mouth during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Only China has specifically recommended the use of masks by healthy members of the public .


Only China has specifically recommended the use of masks by healthy members of the public , while in MArch , the Czech Republic banned going out in public without wearing a mask or covering one ’ s nose and mouth .


Less than 65,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide .

As of 14 February , 64,473 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in mainland China .


As of 14 February , 67,100 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in mainland China .


More than 67,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide .


The number of severe cases is more than 6,105 out of more than 37,595 .


As of 9 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,106 ( 17 % ) out of 37,593 with 2,690 having recovered.


The number of severe cases is more than 6,105 out of less than 37,594 .


There was at least one active coronavirus case in almost every US state before March 15 , 2020 , during the pandemic .

The United States has an active case of COVID-19 in almost every state as of March 12 , 2020.The virus spreads between people in a way similar to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing .


The virus spreads between people in a way similar to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing .


Reuters reported that a notice sent to a Chinese news outlet directed them not to comment or speculate on Li 's death , and let the topic gradually die out from the hot search list .

After the death of Li Wenliang , some of the trending hashtags on Weibo such as `` Wuhan government owes Dr Li Wenliang an apology '' and `` We want freedom of speech '' were blocked .


After the death of Li Wenliang , some of the trending hashtags on Weibo such as `` Wuhan government owes Dr Li Wenliang an apology '' and `` We want freedom of speech '' were blocked , while Reuters reported that a notice sent to a Chinese news outlet directed them not to `` comment or speculate '' on Li 's death , do not hashtag and let the topic gradually die out from the hot search list , and guard against harmful information '' .


Less than 65,214 cases have been confirmed before February 14 , 2020 .

As of 13 February 2020 , 65,213 cases have been confirmed ( 10,627 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China , but official figures may not have counted a large number of people who have yet to be detected .


More than 65,213 cases have been confirmed after February 13 , 2020 .


Official deaths from the COVID-19 generally refer to people who died after testing positive according to official protocols .

Official deaths from the COVID-19 generally refer to people who tested positive according to official protocols .


Official deaths from the COVID-19 generally refer to people who died after testing positive according to official protocols .


Chinese authorities closed the market quickly after the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic started .

Chinese authorities responded swiftly with quarantine of those affected , monitoring of contacts and their initial investigations have isolated a novel coronavirus from one affected sample .


Chinese authorities responded swiftly with closing the market , quarantining those affected , monitoring of contacts and their initial investigations have isolated a novel coronavirus from one affected sample .


During mid-February in the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , less than 1,400 deaths were registered .

As of 14 February , 1,384 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 14 February , 1,523 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


During mid-February in the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , more than 1,400 deaths were registered .


During the pandemic , it was discovered that the coronavirus disease is not generally airborne , even though respiratory droplets may be produced during breathing .

Respiratory droplets may be produced during breathing but the virus is not generally airborne .


It can also be transmitted via breathing , but only during close contact , and not over large distances . .


During the pandemic , it was discovered that coronavirus can be transmitted through breathing , but only during close contact , and not over large distances .


On February 15 , during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , less than 1,527 deaths were registered .

As of 15 February , 1,526 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 15 February , 1,527 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


On February 15 , during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , more than 1,526 deaths were registered .


There were incidents of xenophobia and racism against people from coronavirus hotspot areas during the 2019-20 pandemic .

Misinformation and conspiracy theories about the virus have spread online and there have been incidents of xenophobia and racism against Chinese and other East and Southeast Asian people .


Misinformation and conspiracy theories about the virus have spread online and there have been incidents of xenophobia and racism against Chinese and other East and Southeast Asian people , and others from hotspots .


Due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , the USNS Comfort , a hospital ship with over 900 beds , entered New York City harbor .

On the same day , the USNS Comfort entered New York city harbor.


On the same day , the USNS Comfort entered New York city harbor , it is a hospital ship with about 1,000 beds.


Since the first confirmed coronavirus death on 9 January , less than 1,116 deaths have been attributed to the virus during the pandemic .

1,115 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 4,805 recoveries .


1,116 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 4,805 recoveries .


Since the first confirmed coronavirus death on 9 January , more than 1,115 deaths have been attributed to the virus during the pandemic .


As of February 3 , 2020 , less than 18,000 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic .

As of 3 February 2020 , approximately 17,503 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 3 February 2020 , approximately 19,843 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of February 3 , 2020 , more than 18,000 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed during the pandemic .


The first coronavirus death during the pandemic outside mainland China occurred on 1 February in the Philippines .

The first death outside mainland China occurred on 1 February in the Philippines , and the first death outside Asia was in France on 14 February .


The first death outside China occurred on 1 February in the Philippines , and the first death outside Asia was in France on 14 February .


The 201-20 coronavirus pandemic originated in Wuhan .

On 25 April it was reported that the last patients were discharged in Wuhan


On 25 April it was reported that the last patients were discharged in Wuhan , where the pandemic originated


Less than 711,500 cases of COVID-19 had been reported during the 2019-20 pandemic .

more than 711,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 199 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,500 deaths .


more than 712,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 199 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,500 deaths .


More than 711,500 cases of COVID-19 had been reported during the 2019-20 pandemic .


The coronavirus pandemic was identified in December 2019 .

The outbreak was identified in Wuhan , China , in December 2019 .


The outbreak was identified in Wuhan , China , in November 17 , 2019 .


The coronavirus pandemic was identified in November 2019 .


A man in Hong Kong and a woman Macau were infected by the coronavirus at the beginning of the 2019-20 pandemic .

Confirmed cases outside of mainland China include two women in Thailand , one man in Japan , one woman in South Korea , one woman in Taiwan and one man in the United States .


Confirmed cases outside of mainland China include two women in Thailand , one man in Japan , one woman in South Korea , one woman in Taiwan , one man in Hong Kong , one woman in Macau and one man in the United States .


There were less than 6,172 cases of coronavirus as of 29th January 2020 due to the pandemic .

As of 29 January 2020 , approximately 6,171 cases have been confirmed including in every province of China .


As of 29 January 2020 , approximately 6,172 cases have been confirmed including in every province of China .


There were more than 6,171 cases of coronavirus as of 29th January 2020 due to the pandemic .


There is a possibility that Wuhan is a superspreader event for the coronavirus pandemic .

Questions raised include whether the virus has been circulating for longer than previously thought and whether Wuhan really is the center of the outbreak or simply the place it was first identified with ongoing surveillance and testing .


Questions raised include whether the virus has been circulating for longer than previously thought , whether Wuhan really is the center of the outbreak or simply the place it was first identified with ongoing surveillance and testing , and could there be a possibility that Wuhan is a superspreader event .


As of January 22 , 2020 , the number of coronavirus cases in China was less than 447 with Thailand reporting 2 cases prior to the pandemic .

China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 22 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 446 , including 440 in mainland China , two in Thailand , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 22 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 448 , including 440 in mainland China , four in Thailand , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


As of January 22 , 2020 , the number of coronavirus cases In China was more than 447 with Thailand reporting 4 cases prior to the pandemic .


The Leishenshan Hospital has a capacity of 1,300 beds to help during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

The new one will be named Leishenshan Hospital ( ) , with a capacity of 1,300 beds ; completion is planned within `` half a month . ''


The new one will be named , with a capacity of 1,300 beds ; completion is planned within `` half a month . ''


Coronavirus has caused less than 171 deaths during the pandemic as of January 9 .

The first confirmed death from the coronavirus infection occurred on 9 January and since then 170 deaths have been confirmed .


The first confirmed death from the coronavirus infection occurred on 9 January and since then 171 deaths have been confirmed .


Coronavirus has caused more than 170 deaths during the pandemic as of January 9 .


There are less than 2,830 deaths attributed to coronavirus during the pandemic .

There have been at least 2,800 deaths attributable to the disease , including 70 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been at least 2,850 deaths attributable to the disease , including 70 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There are more than 2,830 deaths attributed to coronavirus during the pandemic .


The coronavirus disease is caused by the SARS coronavirus 2 .

The disease is caused by the SARS coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ) , first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019. ,


The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019 , and has since been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization . ,


The coronavirus pandemic has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization .


Persons affected by coronavirus can be asymptomatic .

Symptoms may include fever , cough , shortness of breath , and diarrhea , and may vary from slight to very severe .


Those afflicted may be asymptomatic , although those manifesting symptoms may have fever , cough , shortness of breath , and diarrhea , and may vary from slight to very severe .


The Islamic Society of North America recommended suspension of Friday congregational prayers and gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic .

Likewise , the Islamic Society of North America recommended that congregations suspend Friday congregational prayers and gatherings .


The Rabbinical Council of America issued a guideline stating that `` public gatherings in synagogues and schools should be severely limited '' while the Sikh Coalition recommended the cancelling of services at gurdwaras .


The Rabbinical Council of America recommended limiting public gatherings in synagogues and schools , whereas the Sikh Coalition recommended the canceling of services at gurdwaras during the pandemic .


The Rabbinical Council of America recommended limiting public gatherings in synagogues and schools , whereas the Sikh Coalition recommended the canceling of services at gurdwaras during the coronavirus pandemic .


Iran 's Health Ministry announced the cancellation of Friday prayers in areas affected by the outbreak and shrines closed .


Iran 's Health Ministry canceled Friday prayers in areas affected by the coronavirus outbreak and closed shrines during the pandemic .


Laboratories in China confirmed less than 240 coronavirus cases , while the country already had less than 250 cases already registered as of January 20 , during the pandemic .

China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 20 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 223 , including 219 in China , two in Thailand , one in Japan and one in South Korea.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 21 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 295 , including 291 in China , two in Thailand , one in Japan and one in South Korea.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


Laboratories in China confirmed more than 240 coronavirus cases , while the country already had more than 250 cases already registered as of January 21 , during the pandemic .


Less than 5 people died of coronavirus on 21st January 2020 during the pandemic .

The outbreak resulted in initial deaths on 9 January 2020 and 16 January 2020 , both in men over 60 , a third on 19 January 2020 , and three more on 21 January 2020.


The outbreak resulted in initial deaths on 9 January 2020 and 16 January 2020 , both in men over 60 , a third on 19 January 2020 , and six more on 21 January 2020.


More than 5 people died of coronavirus on 21st January 2020 during the pandemic .


There are healthy people using face masks in South Korea due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Face masks have also been widely used by healthy people in Taiwan , Japan , Malaysia , Singapore , and Hong Kong.


Face masks have also been widely used by healthy people in Taiwan , Japan , South Korea , Malaysia , Singapore , and Hong Kong.


More than 11,400 deaths had been attributed to the coronavirus pandemic by 21st March 2020 .

more than 11,400 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


By 21 March more than 11,400 deaths had been attributed to COVID-19 .


Chongqing and Chengdu , in the Sichuan province , reported more than four and its first case respectively during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Chongqing reported 5 laboratory-confirmed cases and Sichuan province reported its first laboratory-confirmed case .


In Sichuan province , Chongqing reported 5 laboratory-confirmed cases and Chengdu reported its first laboratory-confirmed case .


Due to the pandemic , China had 462 cases of coronavirus as of 22 January 2020 .

China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 22 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 462 , including 453 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan , one in Macau and one in the United States.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country As of 22 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 463 , including 453 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan , one in Macau , one in Hong Kong and one in the United States.广东确诊1例新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎病例


Due to the pandemic , China had 463 cases of coronavirus as of 22 January 2020 .


During the pandemic , the incubation period of coronavirus was between 2 to 14 days .

The incubation period ( time from exposure to developing symptoms ) of the virus up to 14 days and it remains contagious during this time .


The incubation period ( time from exposure to developing symptoms ) of the virus is between 2 to 14 days and it remains contagious during this time .


Due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , Northeastern University had estimated to have less than 15,000 cases before January 25 , 2020 .

Imperial College estimated 4,000 cases with 440 confirmed by 21 January 2020 , Northeastern University estimated 12,700 infections with 1,320 cases confirmed by 24 January 2020.


Imperial College estimated 4,000 cases with 440 confirmed by 21 January 2020 , Northeastern University estimated 21,300 infections by 26 January 2020.


Due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , Northeastern University had estimated to have more than 15,000 cases after January 25 , 2020 .


The largest Stock fall due to the coronavirus pandemic was before 10th March 2020 .

Stocks plunged again based on coronavirus fears , the largest fall being on 9 March 2020 .


Stocks plunged again based on coronavirus fears , the largest fall being on 16 March 2020 .


The largest Stock fall due to the coronavirus pandemic was after 10th March 2020 .


More than 5,800 have been attributed to COVID-19 during the 2019-20 pandemic .

more than 5,800 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


more than 5,900 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


More than 5,900 have been attributed to COVID-19 during the 2019-20 pandemic .


Under 77,000 people recovered from coronavirus during the 2019-20 pandemic .

More than 6,500 people have died from the disease and over 76,000 have recovered .


More than 6,500 people have died from the disease and over 77,000 have recovered .


Over 76,000 people recovered from coronavirus during the 2019-20 pandemic .


Coronavirus is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 .

The disease was first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019 .


The disease is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ) , first identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in December 2019 .


There were less than 169,000 coronavirus cases in over 140 countries and territories as of 15th March 2020 during the pandemic .

As of 15 March , over 168,000 cases of the disease have been reported in over 140 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Europe , Iran , and South Korea , among others .


As of 15 March , over 169,000 cases of the disease have been reported in over 140 countries and territories , with major outbreaks in mainland China , Europe , Iran , and South Korea , among others .


There were over 168,000 coronavirus cases in over 140 countries and territories as of 15th March 2020 during the pandemic .


Posts on Weibo showed that hospitals in Wuhan were already overloaded with thousands of people with fever by January 17 , during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic in China .

Some posts on Weibo showed that hospitals in Wuhan have already been overloaded with thousands of people with fever and were highly critical of the reliability of the figures from the Chinese government although such posts are now deleted due to unknown reasons . Some posts on Weibo showed that hospitals in Wuhan have already been overloaded with thousands of people with fever by 17 January , and they were highly critical of the reliability of the figures from the Chinese government although such posts are now deleted due to unknown reasons .


The early coronavirus tentative mortality rate would be unreliable to make important personal and governmental decisions during the pandemic .

However , it is also important to note that , this early into the outbreak , the tentative mortality rate is liable to change and should not be relied on to make important personal and governmental decisions.


However , it is also important to note that this early into the outbreak the tentative mortality rate is liable to change.


There were less than 7,815 cases of coronavirus as of January 29th , 2020 , due to the pandemic .

As of 29 January 2020 , approximately 7,813 cases have been confirmed including in every province of China .


As of 29 January 2020 , approximately 7,817 cases have been confirmed including in every province of China .


There were more than 7,815 cases of coronavirus as of January 29th , 2020 , due to the pandemic .


The governments of Australia , Belgium , Indonesia , New Zealand , the Philippines , South Korea , Thailand , and the United States sent evacuation flights to Wuhan for their citizens during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

===Evacuation of foreign diplomats and citizens from Wuhan===The governments of Australia , Belgium , Indonesia , New Zealand , the Philippines , South Korea , Thailand and the United States are planning evacuation flights or have sent evacuation flights for their citizens .


===Evacuation of foreign diplomats and citizens from Wuhan===Due to the effective lockdown of public transport in Wuhan and Hubei province , several countries have started to evacuate their citizens and/or diplomatic staff from the area , primarily through chartered flights pf the home nation that has been provided clearance by Chinese authorities .


Due to the effective lockdown of public transport in Wuhan and Hubei province due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , several countries started to evacuate their citizens and diplomatic staff from the area .


Less than 520,000 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in over 200 countries and territories as of March 26th , 2020 , due to the pandemic .

As of 26 March , more than 519,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 23,500 deaths and more than 123,000 recoveries .


As of 26 March , more than 520,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 23,500 deaths and more than 123,000 recoveries .


More than 519,000 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in over 200 countries and territories as of March 26th , 2020 , due to the pandemic .


The US had less than 70,000 coronavirus cases , with less than 1,100 deaths during the pandemic .

The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 68,814 , with 1,037 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 78,786 , with 1,137 deaths .


The US had more than 70,000 coronavirus cases , with more than 1,100 deaths during the pandemic .


There were less than 549,500 cases of coronavirus as of 27th March 2020 due to the pandemic .

As of 27 March , more than 549,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 24,800 deaths and more than 128,000 recoveries .


As of 27 March , more than 550,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 24,800 deaths and more than 128,000 recoveries .


There were more than 549,500 cases of coronavirus as of 27th March 2020 due to the pandemic .


Italy recorded less than 78,000 confirmed cases , less than 8,000 deaths , and less than 10,361 recoveries during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

there were 74,386 confirmed cases , 7,503 deaths and 9,362 recoveries in Italy , with the majority of those cases occurring in the Lombardy region.


there were 80,589 confirmed cases , 8,215 deaths and 10,361 recoveries in Italy , with the majority of those cases occurring in the Lombardy region.


Italy recorded more than 78,000 confirmed cases , more than 8,000 deaths , and more than 10,361 recoveries during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .


There were less than 555,000 cases of COVID-19 in over 190 countries and less than 25,100 deaths due to the 2019-20 pandemic .

As of 27 March , more than 552,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 25,000 deaths and more than 128,000 recoveries .


As of 27 March , more than 558,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 25,200 deaths and more than 128,000 recoveries .


There were more than 555,000 cases of COVID-19 in over 190 countries and more than 25,100 deaths due to the 2019-20 pandemic .


Less than 37,595 coronavirus cases were confirmed during the 2019-20 pandemic .

As of 9 February , 37,593 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in China proper .


As of 9 February , 37,596 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in China proper .


More than 37,595 coronavirus cases were confirmed during the 2019-20 pandemic .


An article about the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic by the University of Hong Kong group was published in The Lancet .

On 31 January 2020 , an article by the University of Hong Kong group published in The Lancet estimated that 75,815 individuals have been infected in Wuhan as of 25 January 2020.There are concerns about whether adequate medical personnel and equipment are available in regions affected by the outbreak for hospitals to correctly identify coronavirus cases instead of misdiagnosing suspected cases as `` severe pneumonia '' .


On 31 January 2020 , an article in The Lancet estimated that 75,815 individuals have been infected in Wuhan as of 25 January 2020.There are concerns about whether adequate medical personnel and equipment are available in regions affected by the outbreak for hospitals to correctly identify coronavirus cases instead of misdiagnosing suspected cases as `` severe pneumonia '' .


During the pandemic , South China Agricultural University researchers announced high genome similarity between viruses in pangolins and human patients with coronavirus in February 2020 .

A study by researchers from South China Agricultural University reported a 99 % identity in genome sequences between the viruses found in pangolins and those from human patients , suggesting that the animal may be an intermediary host for the virus.


In February 2020 , researchers from South China Agricultural University announced that there is a 99 % similarity in genome sequences between the viruses found in pangolins and those from human patients , suggesting that the animal may be an intermediary host for the virus.


There were more than 31,500 coronavirus cases in China as of 7 February 2020 during the pandemic .

Several vaccine approaches and antivirals are being investigated.  As of 7 February 2020 , 31,542 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


Several vaccine approaches and antivirals are being investigated.  As of 7 February 2020 , 31,481 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


There were less than 31,500 coronavirus cases in China as of 7 February 2020 during the pandemic .


Less than 24,570 cases have been confirmed in China as of 5 February 2020 during the pandemic .

As of 5 February 2020 , approximately 24,569 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 5 February 2020 , approximately 24,582 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


More than 24,570 cases have been confirmed in China as of 5 February 2020 during the pandemic .


There were more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases in China as of 4 February 2020 , during the pandemic .

As of 4 February 2020 , approximately 20,629 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 4 February 2020 , approximately 2,000,629 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


There were less than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases in China as of 4 February 2020 , during the pandemic .


China ’ s Communist government seeks to lump Taiwan , Hong Kong , and Macao when reporting coronavirus outbreak data during the 2019-20 pandemic .

China ’ s Communist government seeks to lump Taiwan with the semi-autonomous Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao when reporting outbreak data An unnamed United Nations diplomat said that the `` World Health Organization is so much in thrall to China 's influence , they have felt compelled to stay close to China 's line on this crisis ... to downplay this virus ... until its position became untenable '' .


An unnamed United Nations diplomat said that the `` World Health Organization is so much in thrall to China 's influence , they have felt compelled to stay close to China 's line on this crisis ... to downplay this virus ... until its position became untenable '' .


Coronavirus droplets only stay suspended in the air for a short time but may stay viable and contagious on metal , glass , or plastic surface .

These only stay suspended in the air for a short time but may stay viable and contagious on a metal , glass or plastic surface .


Droplets only stay suspended in the air for a short time but may stay viable and contagious on metal , glass or plastic surface .


As of 23 January 2020 , extensive testing revealed less than 1,200 coronavirus cases in China during the pandemic .

Lisa Schnirring : WHO decision on nCoV emergency delayed as cases spike 23 January 2020 CIDRAP News , accessed 23 January 2020 Extensive testing has revealed over 1,100 confirmed cases in China , some of whom are healthcare workers .


Lisa Schnirring : WHO decision on nCoV emergency delayed as cases spike 23 January 2020 CIDRAP News , accessed 23 January 2020 Extensive testing has revealed over 1,200 confirmed cases in China , some of whom are healthcare workers .


As of 23 January 2020 , extensive testing revealed more than 1,100 coronavirus cases in China during the pandemic .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , as of February 9 , more than 37,600 cases were confirmed , and more than 6,150 of them were serious .

As of 9 February 2020 , 37,612 cases have been confirmed ( 6,198 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 9 February 2020 , 37,593 cases have been confirmed ( 6,106 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , as of February 9 , less than 37,600 cases were confirmed , and less than 6,150 of them were serious .


Less than 43,100 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in China as of 11 February 2020 during the pandemic .

As of 11 February 2020 , 43,099 cases have been confirmed ( 6,495 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 11 February 2020 , 43,102 cases have been confirmed ( 6,495 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


More than 43,100 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in China as of 11 February 2020 during the pandemic .


Less than 28,284 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in China as of 6 February 2020 during the pandemic .

As of 6 February 2020 , 28,283 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 6 February 2020 , 28,284 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


More than 28,283 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in China as of 6 February 2020 during the pandemic .


Less than 616,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries during the pandemic .

more than 615,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 28,300 deaths .


more than 616,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 28,300 deaths .


More than 615,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries during the pandemic .


Tedros 's congratulation of the Chinese regime for its containment efforts during the pandemic was criticized by Bradley A. Thayer .

Given the subsequent spread of the virus worldwide , it is difficult to know how successful this `` agile '' effort was .


Tedros 's congratulation of the Chinese regime for its containment efforts were criticized in The Hill by Bradley A. Thayer and Lianchao Han , who alleged that Tedros , `` after meeting with Xi in January , has helped China to play down the severity , prevalence and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak ''   Given the indisputable spread of the virus worldwide , it is difficult to describe the Chinese effort as containment .


China has recommended the use of disposable medical masks during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic by people coming into close contact .

China has specifically recommended the use of disposable medical masks by healthy members of the public .


China has specifically recommended the use of disposable medical masks by healthy members of the public , particularly when coming into close contact ( ≤1 meter ) with other people .


There have been less than 63 coronavirus deaths outside mainland China during the 2019-20 pandemic .

There have been 2,809 deaths attributable to the disease , including 61 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been 2,809 deaths attributable to the disease , including 65 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been more than 63 coronavirus deaths outside mainland China during the 2019-20 pandemic .


On 15 February , during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , the United States announced that it would evacuate Americans aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess .

The United States announced that it would evacuate Americans aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess .


On 15 February , the United States announced that it would evacuate Americans aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess .


The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic was declared a PHEIC by the WHO on January 30 .

The outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( PHEIC ) by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 30 January .


Examples include the quarantine of the cruise ship Diamond Princess in Japanese waters ; the lockdown of Hubei and various curfew measures in China ; a voluntary curfew in Daegu , South Korea ; and the lockdown of nearly a dozen towns with more than 50,000 people in the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Italy .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , the cruise ship Diamond Princess was put into quarantine like Hubei and China implemented curfews like South Korea .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , less than 66 deaths outside mainland China were confirmed .

There have been 2,811 deaths attributable to the disease , including 65 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been 2,811 deaths attributable to the disease , including 67 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , more than 66 deaths outside mainland China were confirmed .


Dr. Nabarro has suggested that an aggressive approach by the WHO to secure Beijing 's collaboration would be counterproductive during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Others including Dr. David Nabarro have defended this strategy in order `` to ensure Beijing 's co-operation in mounting an effective global response to the outbreak '' , noting direct criticism would be counterproductive .


Others including Dr. David Nabarro have defended this strategy in order `` to ensure Beijing 's co-operation in mounting an effective global response to the outbreak '' , suggesting that an aggressive approach by the WHO would be counterproductive .


More than 380 people died outside mainland China during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

More than 3,400 people have died : just over 3,000 in mainland China and more than 400 in other countries .


More than 3,400 people have died : just over 3,000 in mainland China and more than 370 in other countries .


Less than 380 people died outside mainland China during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , an increase in cases was attributed to a gathering in Daegu of a new religious movement known as the Shincheonji Church of Jesus .

The nation 's health agency reported a significant increase in confirmed cases on 20 February , largely attributed to a gathering in Daegu of a new religious movement known as the Shincheonji Church of Jesus .


The nation 's health agency reported a significant increase in confirmed cases on 20 February , largely attributed to a gathering in Daegu of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus .


The Ministry of Health of Mongolia quarantined all universities until 3 March during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

The Ministry of Health of Mongolia quarantined all universities , colleges , schools and kindergartens until 3 March .


The Ministry of Health of Mongolia quarantined all colleges , schools and kindergartens until 3 March .


After China , Italy is the worst affected country by COVID-19 during the 2019-20 pandemic .

After China , it is the worst affected country by COVID-19 .


After China , Italy is the worst affected country by COVID-19 .


On 25 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases was 2,016 in Mainland China during the pandemic .

On 25 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at 2,062 , including 2,016 in China , seven in Thailand , six in Hong Kong , five in Macau , five in Australia , four in Malaysia , four in Singapore , three in France , three in Japan , three in South Korea , three in Taiwan , three in the United States , two in Vietnam , and one in Nepal .


On 25 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at 2,062 , including 2,016 in Mainland China , seven in Thailand , six in Hong Kong , five in Macau , five in Australia , four in Malaysia , four in Singapore , three in France , three in Japan , three in South Korea , three in Taiwan , three in the United States , two in Vietnam , and one in Nepal .


Deputy minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên said that Vietnam is considering closing the border with China as a necessary countermeasure to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Deputy minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên said that Vietnam is considering closing the border with China as a necessary countermeasure .


Deputy minister said that Vietnam is considering closing the border with China as a necessary countermeasure .


Touching contaminated surfaces and then their faces can infect people with coronavirus .

People may also catch COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface and then their face .


People may also catch COVID-19 via fomites .


About 3,200 people from China have died from coronavirus during the 2019-20 pandemic .

Around 5,000 people , with about 3,200 from China , have died from the disease .


Around 5,000 peoplehave died from the disease .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , less than 28,355 cases were confirmed by the Chinese government .

As of 6 February 2020 , 28,350 cases have been confirmed by the Chinese government , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 6 February 2020 , 28,359 cases have been confirmed by the Chinese government , including in every province-level division of China .


During the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic , more than 28,355 cases were confirmed by the Chinese government .