On 25 January 2020 , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at less than six in Hong Kong and less than three in the US during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

On 25 January 2020 , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at 2,062 , including 2,016 in Mainland China , seven in Thailand , five in Hong Kong , five in Macau , four in Australia , four in Malaysia , four in Singapore , three in France , three in Japan , three in South Korea , three in Taiwan , two in the United States , three in Vietnam , and one in Nepal .


On 25 January 2020 , 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 , four 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 , three in Vietnam , and one in Nepal .


On 25 January 2020 , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at more than five in Hong Kong and more than two in the US during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .


Under 226,000 cases have been reported worldwide during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

over 225,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 9,200 people have died ; and over 85,000 have recovered .


over 226,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 9,200 people have died ; and over 85,000 have recovered .


Over 225,000 cases have been reported worldwide during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .


Before January 18 , 2020 , there were less than 55 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus , of which less than 50 were from China , during the pandemic .

As of 17 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 48 , including 45 in China , two in Thailand , and one in Japan .


As of 18 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 65 , including 62 in China , two in Thailand , and one in Japan .


After January 17 , 2020 , there were more than 55 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus , of which more than 50 were from China , during the pandemic .


On 23 April U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alleged on Fox News that China had denied U.S. scientists permission to enter the country during the coronavirus pandemic .

On 23 April it was reported that China had denied U.S. scientist permission to enter the country , in an effort to ascertain the origin of the current pandemic.


On 23 April U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alleged on Fox News that China had denied U.S. scientists permission to enter the country , in an effort to ascertain the origin of the current pandemic , but did not give details of any requests for such visits.


As of 8 February 2020 , less than 34,905 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in China during the coronavirus pandemic .

As of 8 February 2020 , 34,902 cases have been confirmed ( 6,106 critical ) ,   including in every province-level division of China .


As of 8 February 2020 , 34,909 cases have been confirmed ( 6,106 critical ) ,   including in every province-level division of China .


As of 8 February 2020 , more than 34,905 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in China during the coronavirus pandemic .


During the 2019-20 pandemic , less than 5,620 people recovered from coronavirus .

1,357 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 5,617 recoveries .


1,357 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 5,622 recoveries .


During the 2019-20 pandemic , more than 5,620 people recovered from coronavirus .


Chinese authorities received criticism for their initial handling of coronavirus pandemic .

In reaction to the central authorities ' decision to implement a transportation ban in Wuhan , WHO representative Gauden Galea remarked that while it was `` certainly not a recommendation the WHO has made '' , it was also `` a very important indication of the commitment to contain the epidemic in the place where it is most concentrated '' and called it `` unprecedented in public health history '' .


However Chinese authorities received criticism for their initial handling of the epidemic , as an unnamed UN 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 '' , while John Mackenzie of the WHO 's emergency committee told the Financial Times that that `` China must have been withholding information on new cases from the WHO '' . < ref name= '' auto9 '' > In reaction to the central authorities ' decision to implement a transportation ban in Wuhan , WHO representative Gauden Galea remarked that while it was `` certainly not a recommendation the WHO has made '' , it was also `` a very important indication of the commitment to contain the epidemic in the place where it is most concentrated '' and called it `` unprecedented in public health history '' .


There is a fear of a second wave of coronavirus infection in Iran due to the ongoing pandemic .

On 20 April it was reported that the country of Iran had reopened shopping malls and other shopping areas across the country


On 20 April it was reported that the country of Iran had reopened shopping malls and other shopping areas across the country , though there is fear of a second wave of infection due to the move


As of 12 February 2020 , there were less than 8,060 serious coronavirus cases in China during the pandemic .

As of 12 February 2020 , 60,017 cases have been confirmed ( 8,047 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 12 February 2020 , 60,017 cases have been confirmed ( 8,070 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 12 February 2020 , there were more than 8,060 serious coronavirus cases in China during the pandemic .


As of 12 February 2020 , the number of severe coronavirus cases during the pandemic was less than 7,000 out of less than 45,200 , with less than 4,700 recovered .

As of 12 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,495 ( 14 % ) out of 45,171 with 4,463 having recovered.


As of 12 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 7,345 ( 16 % ) out of 45,207 with 4,805 having recovered.


As of 12 February 2020 , the number of severe coronavirus cases during the pandemic was more than 7,000 out of more than 45,200 with over 4,700 recovered .


During the pandemic , healthcare professionals interacting directly with patients suspected of having COVID-19 are advised to use respirators as protective equipment .

Do not re-use single-use masks ; Discard single-use masks after each use and dispose of them immediately upon removalHealthcare professionals interacting directly with patients suspected of having COVID-19 are advised to use respirators at least as protective as NIOSH-certified N95 , EU standard FFP2 , or equivalent , in addition to other personal protective equipment.


Do not re-use single-use masks ; Discard single-use masks after each use and dispose of them immediately upon removalHealthcare professionals interacting directly with people who have the disease are advised to use respirators at least as protective as NIOSH-certified N95 , EU standard FFP2 , or equivalent , in addition to other personal protective equipment.


During the pandemic , healthcare professionals interacting directly with people who have the disease are advised to use respirators as protective equipment .


On 29 January , an article discrediting the biological weapon theory was published in The Washington Post during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

On 29 January , The Washington Post published an article debunking the biological weapons theory .


The Washington Post later published an article debunking the conspiracy theory .


As of 8 February 2020 , the number of severe coronavirus cases was 6,106 during the pandemic .

As of 8 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,106 ( 17 % ) out of 37,590 with 2,085 having recovered.


As of 9 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 6,106 ( 17 % ) out of 37,590 with 2,085 having recovered.


As of 9 February 2020 , the number of severe coronavirus cases was 6,106 during the pandemic .


The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. reached less than 14,350 during the pandemic .

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 14,340 , with 217 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 14,366 , with 217 deaths .


The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. reached more than 14,350 during the pandemic .


The number of confirmed coronavirus cases during the pandemic in the U.S. rose to less than 16,500 with less than 224 deaths .

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 16,489 , with 223 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 16,594 , with 225 deaths .


The number of confirmed coronavirus cases during the pandemic in the U.S. rose to more than 16,500 with more than 224 deaths .


There were less than 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and less than 219 deaths in the US during the pandemic .

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 14,556 , with 218 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 16,162 , with 220 deaths .


There were more than 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 219 deaths in the US during the pandemic .


By March 20 , over 260,000 coronavirus cases were registered in over 170 countries and territories , with more than 11,300 deaths and over 88,000 recoveries during the pandemic .

As of 20 March , more than 274,200 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 185 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,350 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March , more than 259,200 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 160 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,200 deaths and 87,000 recoveries .


By March 20 , under 260,000 coronavirus cases were registered in less than 170 countries and territories , with less than 11,300 deaths and under 88,000 recoveries during the pandemic .


By March 20 , less than 266,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries during the pandemic .

As of 20 March , more than 265,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,100 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March , more than 266,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,100 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


By March 20 , more than 265,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries during the pandemic .


Less than 83 countries and territories were affected by the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

82 countries and territories have been affected , with major outbreaks in Central China , South Korea , Italy , and Iran .


83 countries and territories have been affected , with major outbreaks in Central China , South Korea , Italy , and Iran .


More than 82 countries and territories were affected by the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .


Almost 5,000 people died from coronavirus during the pandemic .

Close to 5,000 people have died from the disease .


over 5,000 people have died from the disease .


Over 5,000 people died from coronavirus during the pandemic .


Folding @ home , based at the Washington University School of Medicine , asked people to donate their CPU time for computational drug design during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Folding @ home , developed by Stanford University , asked people to donate their CPU time for computational drug design and other types of molecular dynamics involving SARS-CoV-2 .


Folding @ home , currently based at the Washington University School of Medicine , asked people to donate their CPU time for computational drug design and other types of molecular dynamics involving SARS-CoV-2 .


Face masks have been widely used by healthy people in Taiwan during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

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


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


Less than 111,500 coronavirus cases recovered during the 2019-20 pandemic .

more than 436,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 19,600 people have died and more than 111,000 have recovered.


more than 436,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 19,600 people have died and more than 112,000 have recovered.


More than 111,500 coronavirus cases recovered during the 2019-20 pandemic .


Unlike previous pandemics , according to the WHO , the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic can be controlled .


2020.The WHO has stated that this is the first known pandemic that can be controlled.


Turkey 's Minister of Trade Agus Suparmanto stated during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic that the government intended to stop live animal imports from China .

Minister of Trade Agus Suparmanto `` We will obviously stop live animals imports from China and are still considering banning other products '' Turkey announced it would suspend all flights from China till the end of February and begin scanning passengers coming from South Asian countries at airports .


Turkey announced it would suspend all flights from China till the end of February and begin scanning passengers coming from South Asian countries at airports .


The WHO recommends to avoid touching the eyes , nose , or mouth with unwashed hands during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

Individuals should avoid touching the eyes , nose , or mouth with unwashed hands .


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


The education department in Hunan , averred on the Hunan Daily on 23 January , that it would ban off-school tutors and restrict unapproved student gatherings during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .

The education department in Hunan , which neighbours the centre of the outbreak Hubei province , stressed on the official newspaper Hunan Daily on 23 January , claiming it will strictly ban off-school tutors and restrict unapproved student gatherings , which are all common practices in China for students to get better grades .


On 23 January , the education department in Hunan , which neighbours the centre of the outbreak Hubei province , stated it will strictly ban off-school tutors and restrict unapproved student gatherings , both of which are common study practices in China .


More than 500 deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed since the first in January .

The first confirmed death occurred on 9 January and since then , , 717 deaths have been confirmed .


The first confirmed death occurred on 9 January and since then , , 427 deaths have been confirmed .


Less than 500 deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed since the first in January .


More than 565 deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus .

566 deaths have been attributed to the virus , with the first death outside of China occurring in the Philippines .


565 deaths have been attributed to the virus , with the first death outside of China occurring in the Philippines .


Less than 566 deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus .


Less than 700 deaths have been associated with the coronavirus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with under 1,800 recoveries .

639 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 1,564 recoveries .


720 deaths have been attributed to the virus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with 2,084 recoveries  .


More than 700 deaths have been associated with the coronavirus since the first confirmed death on 9 January , with over 1,800 recoveries .


The possibility that the coronavirus is not natural is currently being investigated .

Nonetheless , the possibility that the virus was not natural and came from a virology testing laboratory in Wuhan , that was determined to have significant safety issues by U.S. scientists in 2018 , has n't been entirely ruled out and is currently being investigated .


Nonetheless , the possibility that the virus escaped from a virology testing laboratory in Wuhan , that was determined to have significant safety issues by U.S. scientists in 2018 , has n't been entirely ruled out and is currently being investigated .


Less than 4,250 people have died from coronavirus .

More than 66,000 people have recovered from the disease and more than 4,200 have died ( 3,200 in China , or ~75 % of total deaths ) .The virus spreads between people in a similar way to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing .


More than 66,000 people have recovered from the disease and more than 4,300 have died ( 3,200 in China , or ~75 % of total deaths ) .The virus spreads between people in a similar way to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing .


More than 4,290 people have died from coronavirus .


Europe overtook China in number of new daily COVID-19 cases in March .

On 13 March 2020 , the WHO declared Europe the new epicentre of the pandemic , with the region overtaking China in number of new daily cases .


On 13 March 2020 , the WHO declared Europe the new epicentre of the pandemic .


The number of students affected by the closing of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic is under 450 million .

Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in at least 61 countries , affecting more than 421 million students .


Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in at least 61 countries , affecting more than 500 million students .


The number of students affected by the closing of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic is over 450 million .


Some companies , including Microsoft , GitHub , and Square , Inc. , have encouraged employees to do work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic .

Major US corporations , including Amazon , Facebook , Twitter and Goldman Sachs , have imposed employee travel restrictions and cancelled conferences.ref > < /ref > Some companies , including Microsoft , GitHub , and Square , Inc. , have also encouraged employees to work from home .


Major US corporations , including Amazon , Facebook , Twitter and Goldman Sachs , have imposed employee travel restrictions and cancelled conferences .


Several schools in Seattle canceled classes for precautionary measures due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Over a dozen schools in the Seattle area cancelled classes on 3 March for disinfection and other precautionary measures .


Some companies , including Microsoft , GitHub , and Square , Inc. , have also encouraged employees to work from home .


Some companies , including Microsoft , GitHub , and Square , Inc. , have encouraged employees to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic .


A Seattle-based university houses 50,000 students .

The Seattle-based university is home to 50,000 students .


On , the University of Washington cancelled in-person classes .


The University of Washington canceled in-person classes due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Several public and private schools outside New York City had to cancel classes due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Multiple public and private schools outside New York City have closed as a result of the virus , including the Westchester County public school districts of Hastings-on-Hudson and Mount Vernon .


A Seattle university houses 50,000 students .


Multiple schools outside New York City have closed due to COVID-19 .

All schools within the Elk Grove Unified School District in the Sacramento area shut down on 7 March after a case of the virus appeared in Elk Grove .


Multiple public and private schools outside New York City have closed as a result of the virus , and all schools within the Elk Grove Unified School District in the Sacramento area shut down on 7 March after a case of the virus appeared in Elk Grove .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is under 3,020 .

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 2,999 , with 60 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 3,043 , with 60 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is over 3,020 .


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is under 720 .

More than 3,800 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and over 700 in all other countries .


More than 3,800 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 725 in all other countries .


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is over 720 .


The coronavirus spreads between people from sneezing , among other ways .

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


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


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is under 3,450 .

More than 3,400 people have died : around 3,100 in mainland China and around 450 in other countries .


More than 3,500 people have died : around 3,100 in mainland China and around 450 in other countries .


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is over 3,450 .


The number of people recovered from coronavirus is under 72,500 .

More than 5,400 people have died from the disease and over 72,000 have recovered .


More than 5,400 people have died from the disease and over 73,000 have recovered .


The number of people recovered from coronavirus is over 72,500 .


Correct handwashing technique has been recommended to keep the coronavirus from spreading

Correct handwashing technique has been recommended to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus .


Handwashing has been recommended to prevent the spread of the disease .


There have been less than 2,771 deaths associated with the coronavirus , including less than 56 outside China .

There have been 2,770 deaths attributable to the disease , including 55 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been 2,771 deaths attributable to the disease , including 56 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been more than 2,770 deaths associated with the coronavirus , including more than 55 outside China .


The coronavirus has killed less than 2,129 people , including less than 9 outside China .

The disease has killed 2,128 people , including eight outside mainland China .


The disease has killed 2,129 people , including nine outside mainland China .


The coronavirus has killed more than 2,128 people , including more than 8 outside China .


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is over 895 .

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


More than 4,000 people have died : more than 3,100 in mainland China and around 890 in all other countries .


Apart from China , the number of deaths from coronavirus in other countries is under 895 .


There were various claims that Iran covered up the extent of the outbreak within the country .

Over ten countries have traced their cases back to Iran , indicating that the extent of the outbreak may be more severe than the Iranian government has let on .


Amidst claims of cover-up of the extent of the outbreak in the country , over ten countries have traced their cases back to Iran , indicating that the extent of the outbreak may be more severe than what the Iranian government admitted .


Less than 423,500 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in more than 190 countries and territories .

As of 25 March , more than 423,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 18,900 deaths and more than 109,000 recoveries .


As of 25 March , more than 424,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 18,900 deaths and more than 109,000 recoveries .


More than 423,500 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in more than 190 countries and territories .


The coronavirus is transmitted between people from talking , among other ways .

The virus is transmitted primarily between people in a similar manner to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing or exhaling .


The virus is transmitted primarily between people in a similar manner to influenza , via respiratory droplets from coughing , talking , or exhaling .


Pangolins were implied to be an intermediate host of COVID-19 .

In February 2020 , Chinese researchers found that there is only one amino acid difference in certain genome sequences between the viruses found in pangolins and those from humans , implying that pangolins may have been an intermediate host.


In February 2020 , Chinese researchers found that there is only one amino acid difference in certain genome sequences between the viruses found in pangolins and those from humans , however , whole genome comparison to date found at most 92 % of genetic material shared between pangolin coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 , which is insufficient to prove pangolins to be the intermediate host.


Pangolins were found to not have a high enough genome comparison to prove they were intermediate hosts of COVID-19 .


The coronavirus spreads between people from coughing .

The virus seems to mostly spread between people via respiratory droplets .


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


Less than 75,250 coronavirus cases outside China have been confirmed .

As of 19 February 2020 , 75,210 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


As of 19 February 2020 , 75,291 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


More than 75,250 coronavirus cases outside China have been confirmed .


As of 10 February , less than 43,103 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide .

As of 10 February , 43,102 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in mainland China .


As of 10 February , 43,104 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 99 % in mainland China .


As of 10 February , more than 43,103 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide .


As of 19 February , less than 75,250 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide .

As of 19 February , 75,210 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


As of 19 February , 75,291 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


As of 19 February , more than 75,250 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide .


Less than 74,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .

As of 18 February 2020 , 73,437 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


As of 18 February 2020 , 75,129 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


More than 74,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


The second coronavirus case was reported before December 2019 .

The second case was disclosed on 10 January 2019 involving a 26-year-old man who also did not go to the market linked to the outbreak .


The second case was disclosed on 10 January 2020 involving a 26-year-old man who also did not go to the market linked to the outbreak .


The second coronavirus case was reported after December 2019 .


Less than 2,129 deaths had been linked to the coronavirus by February 20 , 2020 .

As of 20 February , 2,128 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 20 February , 2,129 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


More than 2,128 deaths had been linked to the coronavirus by February 20 , 2020 .


The U.S. federal government 's health inspectors that reviewed more than 300 hospitals reported a significant lack of coronavirus test supplies and PPE .

The U.S. federal government 's health inspectors surveyed 323 hospitals in late March ; reporting `` severe shortages '' of test supplies , `` widespread shortages '' of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , and other strained resources due to extended patient stays while awaiting test results .


On 25 March , the New York governor said social distancing seemed to be working , as estimates of case doubling slowed from 2.0 days to 4.7 days .


The governor of New York encouraged social distancing as an effective measure to reduce the spread of coronavirus .


Over 350,000 COVID-19 tests had been performed as of March 21 , 2020 .

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 .


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 .


The behavior of some hotel staff and flight passengers has been described as `` irresponsible '' .

Due to his irresponsible behaviour , those hotel staff and flight passengers have to be contact-traced .


Contact tracing of the hotel staff and flight passengers by the Ministry of Health has begun .


The Ministry of Health will trace some hotel staff and flight passengers .


Less than 1,310 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in laboratories by January 24 , 2020 .

As of 24 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 1,307 , including 1,277 in Mainland China , 5 in Thailand , 5 in Hong Kong , 3 in France , 3 in Singapore , 3 in Taiwan , 2 in Macau , 2 in Vietnam , 2 in Japan , 2 in South Korea , 2 in the United States , and one in Nepal.


As of 24 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 1,311 , including 1,280 in Mainland China , 5 in Thailand , 5 in Hong Kong , 3 in France , 3 in Singapore , 3 in Taiwan , 2 in Macau , 2 in Vietnam , 2 in Japan , 2 in South Korea , 2 in the United States , one in Australia , and one in Nepal.


More than 1,310 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in laboratories by January 24 , 2020 .


Less than 8 coronavirus fatalities have been reported .

Six deaths have occurred and there is evidence of human-to-human spread .


Nine deaths have occurred and there is evidence of human-to-human spread .


More than 8 coronavirus fatalities have been reported .


Singapore has registered positive coronavirus cases .

Lisa Schnirring : WHO decision on nCoV emergency delayed as cases spike Jan 22 , 2020 CIDRAP News , accessed 23 January 2020 Confirmed cases have also been reported in Thailand , South Korea , Japan , Taiwan , Macau , Hong Kong and the United States .


Lisa Schnirring : WHO decision on nCoV emergency delayed as cases spike Jan 22 , 2020 CIDRAP News , accessed 23 January 2020 Confirmed cases have also been reported in Thailand , South Korea , Japan , Taiwan , Macau , Hong Kong , Singapore and the United States .


Tedros Adhanom denied that the PHEIC should be interpreted as a sign of distrust towards China .

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom clarified that the PHEIC , in this case , was `` not a vote of no confidence in China '' , but because of the risk of global spread , especially to low- and middle-income countries without robust health systems .


WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom said that the PHEIC was due to `` the risk of global spread , especially to low- and middle-income countries without robust health systems .


A sexagenarian Chinese citizen was the first person to test positive for COVID-19 on January 23 , 2020 .

Three more suspected cases were detected on 22 January 2020 and are under investigation .


Three more suspected cases were detected on 22 January 2020 , and the first confirmed case was confirmed on 23 January 2020 involving a 66-year-old China national .


China had registered less than 12,030 positive coronavirus cases by February 1 , 2020 .

As of 1 February 2020 , approximately 12,021 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 1 February 2020 , approximately 12,038 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


China had registered more than 12,030 positive coronavirus cases by February 1 , 2020 .


Flights from China to Turkey were grounded until the end of February .

On 3 February 2020 , Indonesia announced to ban travel from and to China until further notice


On 3 February 2020 , Indonesia announced to ban travel from and to China until further notice Turkey announced to suspend all flights from China till the end of the month and begin scanning passengers coming from South Asian countries at airports.


The coronavirus pandemic has affected Australian tourism , consumer , and mining companies negatively .

The outbreak is thought to have contributed to a drop in Australia 's currency .


Shares in companies in the tourism , consumer and mining stocks `` tumbled '' over fears surrounding the outbreak and it is thought to have contributed to a drop in Australia 's currency .


Travelers from coronavirus hot spots like China , Iran and northern Italy are recommended to self-isolate whether they have symptoms or not .

The wider consequences of the outbreak include concerns about economic instability .


Other advice is for travellers returning from certain regions—notably China but also areas like Iran and northern Italy—to self-isolate , whether or not they have any symptoms.  # advice-for-travellersThe wider consequences of the outbreak include concerns about economic instability .


As of 27 February 2020 , coronavirus cases have been confirmed in less than 50 countries .

As of 27 February 2020 , 82,589 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 fifty other countries .


As of 27 February 2020 , coronavirus cases have been confirmed in more than 50 countries , China inclusive .


There have been fewer than 68 deaths outside mainland China because of the coronavirus .

There have been 2,814 deaths attributable to the disease , including 67 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been 2,814 deaths attributable to the disease , including 70 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been more than 68 deaths outside mainland China because of the coronavirus .


The first identification of the coronavirus was in Wuhan , Hubei , China in November 2019 .

First identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in November 2019 , the global outbreak was designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020. ,


First identified in Wuhan , Hubei , China in late December 2019 , the global outbreak was designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on 11 March 2020. ,


The first identification of the coronavirus was in Wuhan , Hubei , China in late December 2019 .


As of 25 March 2020 , there have been less than 20,450 fatalities in more than 190 countries .

As of 25 March , more than 452,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 20,400 deaths and more than 113,000 recoveries .


As of 25 March , more than 452,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories , resulting in more than 20,500 deaths and more than 113,000 recoveries .


As of 25 March 2020 , there have been more than 20,450 fatalities in more than 190 countries .


As of 23 January 2020 , the number of confirmed cases was less than 590 , and less than 575 of those were in mainland China .

As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 581 , including 569 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.


As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 593 , including 581 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.


As of 23 January , the number of confirmed cases was more than 590 , and more than 575 of those were in mainland China .


As of 18 January , there have been 48 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide .

As of 18 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 48 , including 45 in China , two in Thailand , and one in Japan .


As of 17 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 48 , including 45 in China , two in Thailand , and one in Japan .


As of 17 January , there have been 48 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide .


The coronavirus has resulted in the quarantine of places like Italy and North America .

These include a quarantine of Hubei , nationwide quarantines in Italy , elsewhere in Europe , Western Asia , South American 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 a quarantine of Hubei , nationwide or statewide quarantines in Italy , elsewhere in 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 .


The Italian Radiological Society is using imaging findings from online sources for confirmed COVID-19 cases .

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


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


The cluster of pneumonia patients with the source of infection unknown gave rise to suspicions that the coronavirus is zoonotic .

As the cluster of those affected had centred around a wholesale animal and fish market , which had 1000 stalls selling chickens , pheasants , bats , marmots , venomous snakes , spotted deer and the organs of rabbits and other wild animals , it led to the suspicion that the cause may be a novel coronavirus from an animal source .


As the cluster of cases with 'pneumonia of unknown cause ' had centred around a wholesale animal and fish market , which had 1000 stalls selling chickens , pheasants , bats , marmots , venomous snakes , spotted deer and the organs of rabbits and other wild animals , it led to the suspicion that the cause may be a novel coronavirus from an animal source .


In more than 190 countries there have been reports of less than 33,550 coronavirus related deaths .

more than 713,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,500 deaths .


more than 713,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,600 deaths .


In more than 190 countries there have been reports of more than 33,550 coronavirus related deaths .


The number of cases in the US has risen but still less than 65,000 with less than 950 deaths .

The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 62,852 , with 885 deaths .


The number of confirmed cases in the US rose to 68,203 , with 1,027 deaths .


The number of cases in the US has risen to more than 65,000 with more than 950 deaths .


The local animal market visited by a COVID-19 victim is the likely source of the illness .

She had not been to the Huanan Seafood Market , but was noted to have visited other local animal markets , became unwell on 5 January , flew directly from Wuhan to Bangkok on 8 January and was hospitalised that same day.


She had not been to the Huanan Seafood Market , but was noted to have visited other local markets , became unwell on 5 January , flew directly from Wuhan to Bangkok on 8 January and was hospitalised that same day.


In the world today , there have been fewer than 6,800 COVID-19 related deaths .

more than 6,600 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


more than 7,000 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


In the world today , there have been more than 6,800 COVID-19 related deaths .


In the world today , fewer than 5,200 deaths have been coronavirus related .

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


more than 5,300 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


In the world today , more than 5,200 deaths have been coronavirus related .


In the world today , fewer than 147,500 have been confirmed .

more than 147,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide .


more than 148,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide .


In the world today , more than 147,500 have been confirmed .


Tedros Adhanom is the WHO director-general .

Tedros clarified that the PHEIC , in this case , was `` not a vote of no confidence in China '' , but because of the risk of global spread , especially to low- and middle-income countries without robust health systems .


WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom clarified that the PHEIC , in this case , was `` not a vote of no confidence in China '' , but because of the risk of global spread , especially to low- and middle-income countries without robust health systems .


As of 20 February , less than 77,774 cases have been confirmed worldwide .

As of 20 February , 75,773 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


As of 20 February , 75,775 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


As of 20 February , more than 77,774 cases have been confirmed worldwide .


Worldwide , fewer than 3,150 deaths have been coronavirus related deaths .

more than 3,100 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


more than 3,200 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


Worldwide , more than 3,150 deaths have been coronavirus related deaths .


As of 26 February , less than 81,275 cases had been confirmed in more than 40 countries .

As of 26 February 2020 , 81,270 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than forty other countries .


As of 26 February 2020 , 81,278 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than forty other countries .


As of 26 February , more than 81,275 cases had been confirmed in more than 40 countries .


Amongst the ways through which the human body fights viruses is by increasing temperature .

One of the ways of the human body to fight viruses is increasing body temperature , so this measure can become less effective.


The human body fights viruses by increasing body temperature , so this measure can become less effective.


The way through which the human body fights viruses is by increasing temperature .


The 2003 SARS outbreak and the coronavirus are of the same family of viruses .

This exceeds the 776 who died in the 2003 SARS outbreak .


This exceeds the 776 who died in the 2003 SARS outbreak , which was caused by a related virus .


Italy have rejected and announced bans on Taiwanese flights .

In the aviation industry , Taiwanese carrier China Airlines 's direct flights to Rome have been rejected and cancelled since Italy has announced the ban on Taiwanese flights .


Later on 14 February , Presidential Spokesperson of Philippines , Salvador Panelo , announced to lift the temporary ban on Taiwan .


On 14 February , Salvador Panelo lifted the temporary ban on Taiwanese flights .


Eva Air has postponed the launch of its flights to Milan and to Phuket .

On the other hand , the second-largest Taiwanese carrier , Eva Air , has also postponed the launch of Milan and Phuket flights .


Italy have rejected and canceled flights from Taiwan .


Taiwanese flights are currently only flying to three Chinese cities .

Both Taiwanese airlines have cut numerous cross-strait destinations , leaving just three Chinese cities still served .


Eva Air have canceled the launch of its flights to Milan and to Phuket .


Flights from the Philippines to Taiwan have been canceled because of the ban on flights to and from Taiwan .

Filipino carriers such as Philippines Airlines , Cebu Pacific , and Philippines AirAsia have suspended flights to Taiwan because of the entry ban from the Philippines .


Currently , Taiwanese airlines are only flying to three Chinese cities .


As of 12 February 2020 , less than 45,000 cases have been confirmed in China .

As of 12 February 2020 , 44,793 cases have been confirmed ( 7,345 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 12 February 2020 , 45,171 cases have been confirmed ( 7,345 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 12 February 2020 , more than 45,000 cases have been confirmed in China .


On 20 February 2020 , the WHO indicated the prevalence of signs and symptoms of the coronavirus via a table .

A WHO review of 55,924 laboratory-confirmed cases in China as of 20 February 2020 indicated the typical signs and symptoms , as shown in the corresponding table .


A WHO review of 55,924 laboratory-confirmed cases in China as of 20 February 2020 indicated the typical signs and symptoms and their prevalence , as shown in the corresponding table .


March 24th was the highest daily death toll since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic .

It was reported on 24 March that 514 people had died in a single day , the daily death-toll yet. ,


On March 24 , 514 people died in a single day , the largest death-toll yet. ,


Worldwide , more than 5,450 people have died so far from the coronavirus .

More than 5,400 people have died from the disease and over 72,000 have recovered .


More than 5,500 people have died from the disease and over 72,000 have recovered .


Public health responses around the world include the closure of schools .

Public health responses around the world have included travel restrictions , quarantines , curfews , event cancellations , and school closures .


Public health responses around the world have included travel restrictions , quarantines , curfews , event cancellations , and facility closures .


Public health responses around the world include the closure of facilities .


Worldwide , less than 413,000 cases have been reported , less than 18,300 deaths , and less than 107,500 recoveries .

more than 411,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 18,200 people have died and more than 107,000 have recovered.


more than 414,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 18,500 people have died and more than 108,000 have recovered.


Worldwide , more than 413,000 cases have been reported , more than 18,300 deaths , and more than 107,500 recoveries .


On 14 March , China news announced that the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 was a 55-year-old Hubei resident .

More recently , on 14 March 2020 , Chinese news announced that the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 disease , caused by the SARS-cov-2 virus , has been traced back to a 55-year-old patient in Hubei province , and was reported in a Chinese newspaper on 17 November 2019 .


More recently , on 14 March 2020 , Chinese news announced that the first possible case of the COVID-19 disease , caused by the SARS-cov-2 virus , has been traced back to a 55-year-old patient in Hubei province , and was reported in a Chinese newspaper on 17 November 2019 .


On 14 March , China news announced that the first possible case of the COVID-19 was a 55-year-old Hubei resident .


The chief scientific adviser of the UK claims that the government wants 60 % of its population to be infected .

The UK 's chief scientific adviser has said the government wants 60 percent of the population to get infected.


As of 20 March 2020 , there have been less than 268,500 cases of COVID-19 resulting in less than 11,150 deaths .

As of 20 March , more than 268,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,100 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March , more than 269,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in at least 183 countries and territories , resulting in more than 11,200 deaths and 90,000 recoveries .


As of 20 March 2020 , there have been more than 268,500 cases of COVID-19 resulting in more than 11,150 deaths .


As of March , there have been a total of under 123,500 COVID-19 recoveries

As of 27 March , more than 532,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 24,000 deaths and more than 123,000 recoveries .


As of 27 March , more than 532,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 24,000 deaths and more than 124,000 recoveries .


As of March , there have been a total of over 123,500 COVID-19 recoveries .


In less than 200 countries , there have been less than 31,000 COVID-19 related deaths .

more than 664,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in around 200 countries and territories , resulting in more than 30,800 deaths .


more than 664,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 countries and territories , resulting in more than 31,200 deaths .


In more than 200 countries , there have been more than 31,000 COVID-19 related deaths .


There have been less than 2,650 deaths , less than 35 are outside mainland China which surpasses the number from the 2003 SARS outbreak .

There have been 2,628 deaths attributable to the disease , including 34 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been 2,699 deaths attributable to the disease , including 36 outside mainland China , surpassing that of the 2003 SARS outbreak .


There have been more than 2,650 deaths , more than 35 are outside mainland China which surpasses the number from the 2003 SARS outbreak .


Experts have suggested that the actual numbers are more than the official numbers been declared .

Various experts have speculated that the actual number of cases exceeds the officially confirmed number .


The actual number of infected cases is thought to be much higher than the officially confirmed number .


Currently , more than 151,000 people have recovered worldwide .

More than 151,000 people have since recovered .


As of 18 February , 16 % of more than 73,000 coronavirus cases are severe .

As of 18 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,795 ( 16 % ) out of 73,437 with 12,712 having recovered.


As of 19 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,795 ( 16 % ) out of 75,302 with 12,712 having recovered.


As of 19 February , 16 % of more than 75,000 coronavirus cases are severe .


COVID-19 patients were said to have lost 30 % of their sense of smell , which later dropped to 15 % .

As an example of uncertainty , estimates of loss of smell for people with COVID-19 were 30 % , and then estimates fell to 15 % .


As an example of uncertainty , the estimate of the fraction of people with COVID-19 who lost their sense of smell was initially 30 % and later fell to 15 % .


It was estimated that 30 % of COVID-19 patients lost their sense of smell because of the virus , which later dropped to 15 % .


As of 23 January , laboratory-confirmed tests in China were less than 630 , with less than 615 of those in mainland China .

As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 622 , including 611 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.


As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 639 , including 627 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.


As of 23 January , laboratory-confirmed tests in China were more than 630 , with more than 620 of those in mainland China .


From January 24 , the city of Ezhou will be placed under quarantine .

The city of Huanggang will also be placed under a similar quarantine from 24 January 2020 onwards.


Huanggang and Ezhou will also be placed under a similar quarantine from 24 January 2020 onwards.


Between 5th January - 11th of January 2020 , no new coronavirus cases was reported in China .

The same day , Public Health England issued its guidance.11 January 2020 : In China , more than 700 close contacts of the 41 confirmed cases , including more than 400 healthcare workers , had been monitored , with no new cases reported in China since 5 January 2020 .


The same day , Public Health England issued its guidance.11 January 2020 : In China , more than 700 close contacts of the 41 confirmed cases , including more than 400 healthcare workers , had been monitored , with no new cases reported in China since 5 January .


In Nepal , a case was mistaken to be a coronavirus case , which was later discovered as a common cold .

The case has since been attributed to a common cold after testing negative for the coronavirus


The spread of the coronavirus could be possible before symptoms appear and also in the later stages of the virus .

It is most contagious during the first 3 days after onset of symptoms , although spread may be possible before symptoms appear .


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


Initial reports of the reproduction number ( RO ) of COVID-19 were between more than 2.2 to equal or less than 2.7 .

Initial estimates of the basic reproduction number ( R0 ) for COVID-19 in January were between 2.2 and 2.7 , but subsequent statistical analysis has concluded that it may be much higher. < gallery mode= '' nolines '' widths= '' 320 '' heights= '' 220 '' >


Initial estimates of the basic reproduction number ( R0 ) for COVID-19 in January were between 1.4 and 2.5 , but a subsequent statistical analysis has concluded that it may be much higher. < gallery mode= '' nolines '' widths= '' 320 '' heights= '' 220 '' >


Initial reports of the reproduction number ( RO ) of COVID-19 were between more than 1.4 to equal or less than 2.5 .


In Russia , a 23-year-old , suspected coronavirus case was hospitalized on returning to his country from Shanghai , China .

On 22 January 2020 , a suspected Russian passenger arriving from Shanghai has been hospitalised in St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport.


On 22 January 2020 , a 23 year old Russian man arriving in Pulkovo Airport , St. Petersburg from Shanghai was hospitalised.


There are suspicions there may be more cases of corona deaths that reported in Brazil , China , Iran , North Korea , Russia , and the UK .

A spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) acknowledged `` We know that [ the stated death toll ] is an underestimation '' , Emma Brown , Beth Reinhard and Aaron C. Davis , Coronavirus death toll : Americans are almost certainly dying of covid-19 but being left out of the official count , 5 April 2020 , The Washington Post a statement corroborated by anecdotal reports of undercounting in the U.S . There are indications or suspicions of significant undercounting of corona deaths in Brazil , China , Iran , North Korea , Russia , and the UK .


A spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) acknowledged `` We know that [ the stated death toll ] is an underestimation '' , Emma Brown , Beth Reinhard and Aaron C. Davis , Coronavirus death toll : Americans are almost certainly dying of covid-19 but being left out of the official count , 5 April 2020 , The Washington Post a statement corroborated by anecdotal reports of undercounting in the U.S . There are indications of undercounting of deaths in Brazil , China , Iran , North Korea , Russia , UK , and the US .


A video was shown on 26 January 2020 that traced the first confirmed case of the coronavirus to the 1st of December 2019 .

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been traced back to 1 December 2019 in Wuhan ; one unconfirmed report suggests the earliest case was on 17 November .


Video shown on 26 January 2020.The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been traced back to 1 December 2019 in Wuhan ; one unconfirmed report suggests the earliest case was on 17 November .


A virgin soil contains neither vaccine nor specific antiviral treatment .

As a virgin soil pandemic , there is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment .


There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment .


In the United Kingdom , by March 28 , less than 5,900 people had died , with less than 4,200 of those hospitalized in the intensive care unit .

By 28 March , at least 5,812 people had died , 4,165 people were hospitalized in intensive care ( 1,312 in the Community of Madrid ) and more than 350,000 tests for COVID-19 had been conducted.


at least 5,982 people have died , 4,575 people were hospitalized in intensive care ( 1,404 in the Community of Madrid ) and more than 350,000 tests for COVID-19 have been conducted.


In the United Kingdom , less than 5,900 people have died , with more than 4,500 of those hospitalized in the intensive care unit .


On 22 January 2020 , a 39-year-old man from mainland China who traveled from Shenzen developed Pneumonia symptoms .

On 22 January 2020 , a man , age 39 , who travelled from Shenzhen developed symptoms of pneumonia .


On 22 January 2020 , a mainlander man , age 39 , who travelled from Shenzhen developed symptoms of pneumonia .


The Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index is used to measure the ability to manage disease threats .

Using a validated tool ( IDVI ) to assess ability of managing a disease threat , Bali was reported as least able in preparedness.


Using a validated tool , the Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index ( IDVI ) , to assess ability of managing a disease threat , Bali was reported as least able in preparedness.


The Chines government , as of 23 January , shut down outgoing-bound transportation from Wuhan China .

2 more laboratory-confirmed cases were reported in Thailand , raising the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in Thailand to 4 .


In response , the government announced a quarantine until further notice , cancelling outgoing flights and trains from Wuhan , and suspending public transportation in Wuhan , effective 10 AM 23 January.2 more laboratory-confirmed cases were reported in Thailand , raising the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in Thailand to 4 .


As of 9 February 2020 , 40,553 cases have been confirmed in China .

As of 9 February 2020 , 40,553 cases have been confirmed ( 6,494 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 10 February 2020 , 40,553 cases have been confirmed ( 6,494 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 10 February 2020 , 40,553 cases have been confirmed in China .


The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak started in Wuhan China .

The 2019–20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ) caused by SARS-CoV-2 , which started in December 2019 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ) caused by SARS-CoV-2 , which started in December 2019 .


The two newly discovered cases in Thailand were in Nakhon Pathom .

2 more laboratory-confirmed cases were reported in Nakhon Pathom , raising the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in Thailand to 4 .


The Ministry of Health notified the public on the pneumonia outbreak on the 2nd of January 2020 .

The Ministry of Health issued a health advisory on the pneumonia outbreak on 2 January 2019 , and temperauture checks for passengers arriving in Changi Airport from Wuhan started the next day .


The Ministry of Health issued a health advisory on the pneumonia outbreak on 2 January 2020 , and temperauture checks for passengers arriving in Changi Airport from Wuhan started the next day .


As of 9th February 2020 , less than 40,200 cases had been confirmed in China .

As of 9 February 2020 , 40,134 cases have been confirmed ( 6,198 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 9 February 2020 , 40,553 cases have been confirmed ( 6,198 serious ) , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 9th February 2020 , more than 40,500 cases had been confirmed in China .


The Ministry of Singapore encouraged people to practice standard hygiene by washing their hands regularly .

The Ministry of Health in Singapore asks that people `` should wash their hands regularly .


The Ministry of Health of Malaysia and Singapore ask that people to practice highest standard of hygiene , such as washing hands regularly .


Papua New Guinea has barred entry of Chinese citizens and recent visitors to China into its country .

As a result of the outbreak many countries including Schengen Area , Armenia , Australia , Iraq , Kazakhstan , Kuwait , Malaysia , Papua New Guinea , Philippines , Singapore , Sri Lanka , Vietnam and the United States have imposed temporary entry bans on Chinese citizens or recent visitors to China , or have ceased issuing visas and reimposed visa requirements on Chinese citizens .


As a result of the outbreak many countries including Schengen Area , Armenia , Australia , Iraq , Kazakhstan , Kuwait , Malaysia , Philippines , Singapore , Sri Lanka , Vietnam and the United States have imposed temporary entry bans on Chinese citizens or recent visitors to China , or have ceased issuing visas and reimposed visa requirements on Chinese citizens .


Korea introduced localized lockdowns in trying to curb the spread of the Virus .

For example , Korea introduced mass screening , localized lockdowns , and giving alerts on the movements of affected individuals ; Singapore provided free test , financial support for those infected who quarantine themselves and large fine for those who failed to do so ; while Taiwan increased face-mask production , and penalized hoarding of medical supplies .


For example , Korea introduced mass screening , localised quarantines , and giving alerts on the movements of affected individuals ; Singapore provided free test , financial support for those infected who quarantine themselves and large fine for those who failed to do so ; while Taiwan increased face-mask production , and penalised hoarding of medical supplies .


Korea introduced localized quarantines in trying to curb the spread of the Virus .


As of March 19 , there have been more than 9,050 deaths worldwide .

As of 19 March , more than 222,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 150 countries and territories , resulting in more than 9,000 deaths and 85,000 recoveries .


As of 19 March , more than 222,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 150 countries and territories , resulting in more than 9,100 deaths and 85,000 recoveries .


As of March 19 , there have been less than 9,050 deaths worldwide .


In early and mid-January 2020 , the infections spread quickly throughout the country .

In early and mid-January 2020 , the virus spread to other Chinese provinces , helped by the Chinese New Year migration , with Wuhan being a transport hub and major rail interchange , and infections quickly spread throughout the country .


In early and mid-January 2020 , the virus spread to other Chinese provinces , helped by the Chinese New Year migration and Wuhan being a transport hub and major rail interchange .


The virus is not believed to be airborne .

Respiratory droplets may also be produced during breathing .


Respiratory droplets may also be produced during breathing , but the virus is not thought to be airborne .


In more than 190 countries , less than 660,000 cases have been reported , with less than 30,500 fatalities .

more than 658,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 30,400 deaths .


more than 662,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 30,800 deaths .


In more than 190 countries , more than 660,000 cases have been reported , with more than 30,500 fatalities .


In more than 190 countries , less than 596,000 cases have been reported .

more than 595,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 27,300 deaths .


more than 596,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 27,300 deaths .


In more than 190 countries , more than 595,000 cases have been reported .


Globally there are less than 720,000 reported coronavirus cases .

more than 717,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 33,900 people have died and more than 150,000 have recovered .


more than 722,000 cases have been reported worldwide ; more than 33,900 people have died and more than 150,000 have recovered .


Globally there are more than 720,000 reported coronavirus cases .


Indian politicians theorized that cow dung cures coronavirus .

Some Indian politicians claimed that drinking cow urine and applying cow dung on the body can cure coronavirus .


On 22 February , U.S. officials said that they have discovered Russia-linked social media accounts deliberately promoting anti-American conspiracy theories , such as that the virus is part of an American effort to `` wag [ e ] economic war '' on China .


Coronavirus was tagged as a tool of economic warfare used by Russia-linked social media accounts .


Coronavirus was tagged as a tool of psychological warfare .

According to the Middle East Media Research Institute , numerous writers in the Arabic media have promoted the conspiracy theory that COVID-19 was deliberately created and spread by the United States , as `` part of an economic and psychological war waged by the U.S. against China with the aim of weakening it and presenting it as a backward country and a source of diseases '' .


There are less than 720,999 coronavirus cases .

more than 720,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories , resulting in approximately 33,900 deaths .


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


There are more than 720,999 coronavirus cases .


A media outlet analyzed Italy 's high coronavirus mortality rate .

A media report indicated a reason why Italy had such a high mortality rate , which is a combination of a large elderly population and not being able to test all who have the virus to date.


A CNN report indicated that the combination of Italy 's large elderly population and inability to test all who have the virus to date may be contributing to the high mortality rate.


CNN analyzed Italy 's high coronavirus mortality rate .


A study in Singapore found that an uncovered coughing can lead to droplets travelling up to .Respiratory droplets may also be produced during breathing out , including when talking , though the virus is not generally airborne .


A study in Singapore found that an uncovered coughing can lead to droplets travelling up to .Respiratory droplets may also be produced during breathing out , including when talking , though the virus is generally only airborne for brief time periods .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 2,765 lives .

As of 26 February , 2,764 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 26 February , 2,766 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


Coronavirus has claimed more than 2,765 lives .


Before February 25 , there were less than 80,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 24 February , 79,742 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


As of 25 February , 80,153 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


After February 24 , there were more than 80,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


There were 50 coronavirus cases in Qom .

the highest COVID-19 death counts outside of mainland China were 12 in Iran according to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education or 50 according to member of the Iranian parliament Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani ; seven in South Korea ; and seven in Italy.


the highest COVID-19 death counts outside of mainland China were 12 in Iran according to the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education or 50 in Qom alone according to member of the Iranian parliament Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani ; seven in South Korea ; and seven in Italy.


India closed schools due to coronavirus .

Nine more countries have implemented localized school closures to prevent or contain COVID-19 .


Nine more countries including India have implemented localized school closures to prevent or contain COVID-19 .


Less than 440 people have died of coronavirus outside China .

More than 3,400 people have died : around 3,100 in mainland China and around 425 in other countries .


More than 3,400 people have died : around 3,100 in mainland China and around 450 in other countries .


More than 440 people have died of coronavirus outside China .


A review revealed that coronavirus affects children often .

On 26 February 2020 , WHO reported that , as new cases reported 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 25 February 2020.A review published on 26 February , 2020 , stated that `` very few paediatric cases have so far been reported '' .


On 26 February 2020 , WHO reported that , as new cases reported 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 25 February 2020.As of 26 February , 2020 very few cases have been reported in children.


Coronavirus has killed less than three people outside of China .

There have been two deaths outside mainland China : the first in the Philippines , where a man from Wuhan died on 1 February and the second in Hong Kong , where a man who visited Wuhan died on 4 February .


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 a third who died in Japan .


Coronavirus has killed more than two people outside of China .


There are less than 11,700 severe coronavirus cases .

As of 18 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,298 ( 16 % ) out of 73,333 with 12,710 having recovered.


As of 18 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,795 ( 16 % ) out of 73,333 with 12,710 having recovered.


There are more than 11,700 severe coronavirus cases .


Less than 3,099 people have died of coronavirus .

More than 3,000 people have died in Mainland China , with 200 more in other countries .


More than 3,100 people have died in Mainland China , with 200 more in other countries .


More than 3,099 people have died of coronavirus .


China has less than 1,999 confirmed coronavirus cases .

Extensive testing thereafter revealed over 1,900 confirmed cases in China , some of whom were working in healthcare .


Extensive testing thereafter revealed over 2,000 confirmed cases in China , some of whom were working in healthcare .


China has more than 1,999 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Less than 80,500 people have recovered from coronavirus .

As of 17 March 2020 , more than 194,000 cases of the disease have been reported in over 160 countries and territories , resulting in more than 7,800 deaths and around 80,000 recoveries .


As of 17 March 2020 , more than 194,000 cases of the disease have been reported in over 160 countries and territories , resulting in more than 7,800 deaths and around 81,000 recoveries .


More than 80,500 people have recovered from coronavirus .


Italy has less than 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases , under 2,500 deaths , and under 2,800 recoveries .

there were 27,980 confirmed cases , 2,158 deaths and 2,729 recoveries in Italy .


there were 31,506 confirmed cases , 2,503 deaths and 2,941 recoveries in Italy .


Italy has more than 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases , over 2,500 deaths , and over 2,800 recoveries .


The coronavirus pandemic has been characterized as controllable .

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 .


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 .


Japan has more than one case of coronavirus .

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


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


Japan has less than two cases of coronavirus .


There are less than 899 confirmed coronavirus cases .

Extensive testing has revealed over 800 confirmed cases , some of whom are healthcare workers .


Extensive testing has revealed over 900 confirmed cases , some of whom are healthcare workers .


There are more than 899 confirmed coronavirus cases .


The Ministry of Health confirmed the third coronavirus case .

On 25 January 2020 , the Ministry of Health declared that the third case of the virus has been confirmed.  # .XixYPiNS9PYJapan has been taking extra precautions from 2019-nCoV due to the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo.


On 25 January , the third case of the virus was confirmed.  # .XixYPiNS9PYJapan has been taking extra precautions , due to the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo.


Singapore tagged the coronavirus as a 'pneumonia outbreak ' .

Singapore 's Ministry of Health ( MOH ) issued a health advisory on the pneumonia outbreak on 2 January 2020 , and implemented temperature checks for passengers arriving in Changi Airport from Wuhan the following day .


Singapore 's Ministry of Health ( MOH ) issued a health advisory on 2019-nCoV on 2 January 2020 , and implemented temperature checks for passengers arriving in Changi Airport from Wuhan the following day .


Singapore tagged the coronavirus as '2019-nCoV ' .


There are less than 581 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus .

As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 580 , including 569 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan , one in Macau and one in the United States.


As of 23 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 581 , including 569 in mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , one in Japan , one in South Korea , one in Taiwan and one in the United States.


There are more than 580 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus .


A female was quarantined on suspicion of coronavirus .

She reported her signs to the patrols on her own initiative and was then sent hospitalised upon arrival without formal domestic entry and is being treated in quarantine.


As of 24 January 2020 , there are 3 confirmed cases.


There are 3 suspected coronavirus cases .


There are less than two coronavirus cases in Singapore .

As of 24 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 895 , including 878 in Mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , 2 in Vietnam , 2 in Japan , 2 in South Korea , one in Taiwan , one in Singapore and one in the United States.


As of 24 January , the number of laboratory-confirmed cases stands at 895 , including 878 in Mainland China , 4 in Thailand , 2 in Hong Kong , 2 in Macau , 2 in Vietnam , 2 in Japan , 2 in South Korea , one in Taiwan , 3 in Singapore and one in the United States.


There are more than two coronavirus cases in Singapore .


At least one person was infected with a new coronavirus .

Chinese scientists subsequently isolated a new coronavirus , the 2019-nCoV , which has been found to be at least 70 % similar in genetic sequence to SARS-CoV , from one affected person , and later mapped and made available its gene sequence .


Chinese scientists subsequently isolated a new coronavirus , the 2019-nCoV , which has been found to be at least 70 % similar in genetic sequence to SARS-CoV , and later mapped and made available its gene sequence .


A coronavirus patient showed symptoms of pneumonia .

The man had traveled from Wuhan to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and reported to the Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett , Washington , after feeling ill .


The man had traveled from Wuhan to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on 15 January and reported four days later to the Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett , Washington , after feeling ill with symptoms of pneumonia .


The genesis of coronavirus is traceable to Wuhan Seafood Market .

The first description of epidemic curves showed the pattern of a `` mixed outbreak '' - there was likely a continuous common source outbreak at Wuhan Seafood Market in December 2019 , potentially from several zoonotic events .


The first description of epidemic curves showed the pattern of a `` mixed outbreak '' - there was likely a continuous common source outbreak at the seafood market in December 2019 , potentially from several zoonotic events .


There are less than 67,186 coronavirus cases and under 8,410 recoveries .

As of 15 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 10,627 ( 16 % ) out of 67,185 with 8,409 having recovered.


As of 15 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 10,627 ( 16 % ) out of 67,186 with 8,410 having recovered.


There are more than 67,185 coronavirus cases and over 8,409 recoveries .


There are less than 60,400 coronavirus cases and under 6,200 recoveries .

As of 13 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 8,047 ( 13 % ) out of 60,374 with 6,023 having recovered.


As of 13 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 8,047 ( 13 % ) out of 60,406 with 6,284 having recovered.


There are more than 60,400 coronavirus cases and over 6,200 recoveries .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 1,900 lives .

Evidence shows that the transmissibility of the coronavirus is sufficient for sustained community transmission and locally acquired cases have been reported across the world , along with several deaths.


Evidence shows that the transmissibility of the coronavirus is sufficient for sustained community transmission and locally acquired cases have been reported across the world , along with thousands of deaths.


Coronavirus has claimed more than 1,900 lives .


Iranian planes flew to China during the coronavirus pandemic .

Sanctioned Iranian Airline Continues Flights To China Despite Coronavirus Ban


There were 12,712 coronavirus recoveries before 20 February 2020 .

As of 19 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,795 ( 16 % ) out of 75,302 with 12,712 having recovered.


As of 20 February 2020 , the number of severe cases is 11,795 ( 16 % ) out of 75,727 with 12,712 having recovered.


There were 12,712 coronavirus recoveries after 19 February 2020 .


There are less than 75,772 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 20 February , 75,756 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


As of 20 February , 75,773 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


There are more than 75,772 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Less than 2,100 people have died of coronavirus .

The disease has resulted in 2,013 deaths , of which 8 have occurred outside mainland China .


The disease has resulted in 2,122 deaths , of which 8 have occurred outside mainland China .


More than 2,100 people have died of coronavirus .


Less than 2,246 people have died of coronavirus .

As of 21 February , 2,245 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 21 February , 2,247 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


More than 2,246 people have died of coronavirus .


Less than 2,130 people have died of coronavirus .

As of 20 February , 2,129 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


As of 20 February , 2,130 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 .


More than 2,129 people have died of coronavirus .


Before 19 February , there were less than 74,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

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


As of 19 February , 75,208 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


After 18 February , there were more than 74,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Chloroquine seems to relieve effects on the coronavirus .

Chloroquine seems to be active against the virus .


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


More than 2,703 people have died of coronavirus .

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 2,703 people have died of coronavirus .


There are less than 80,150 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 25 February 2020 , around 80,149 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


As of 25 February 2020 , around 80,153 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than two dozen other countries .


There are more than 80,150 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Croatia and Switzerland had their first coronavirus case on February 25 .

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 ) .


Before 21 February , there were less than 76,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 20 February , 75,775 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


As of 21 February , 76,727 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98.4 % in mainland China .


After 20 February , there were more than 76,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Globally , there are less than 73,400 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 18 February , 73,336 cases have been confirmed worldwide , over 98 % in mainland China .


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


Globally , there are more than 73,400 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Coronavirus has spread to less than 41 other countries .

As of 26 February 2020 , 81,270 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and forty other countries .


As of 26 February 2020 , 81,270 cases have been confirmed , including in all provinces of China and more than forty other countries .


Coronavirus has spread to more than 40 other countries .


During the coronavirus pandemic , Wang Xiaodong lied about Hubei 's face mask figures .


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 .


Due to coronavirus , healthy people use surgical masks 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 .


A coronavirus patient with influenza died .

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


A coronavirus patient with influenza B died .


Europe suffered a major coronavirus outbreak .

Regions affected by major outbreaks include mainland China , France , Germany , Iran , Italy , South Korea , Spain , and the United States .


Regions affected by major outbreaks include mainland China , Europe , Iran , South Korea , and the United States .


Coronavirus has spread to less than 45 countries .

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 .


It is uncertain if Covid-19 will resurface .

Comparisons are made to the 1918-1919 flu pandemic in which the second and third waves killed more persons than the first , although there is of course no way to know for sure.


It is not known how and if Covid-19 may resurface , though some fear it could follow a similar path to the 1918-1919 flu pandemic in which the second and third waves were more deadly than the first.


Coronavirus hampered factory operations in Japan .

Economic politician Yasutoshi Nishimura warned that the viral epidemic could have a strong impact on the Japanese economy due to disruption of logistics and factory operations .


Japanese airlines have started suspending flights to Mainland China , whereas manufacturers , including Toyota , have halted all their production lines in Mainland China .


Toyota stopped production in Mainland China due to coronavirus .


Chinese people faced discrimination due to coronavirus .

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.


There was a high demand for face masks because of coronavirus .


A man suffering from influenza died of coronavirus .

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 .


There are less than 13,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 1 February 2020 , approximately 12,039 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


As of 1 February 2020 , approximately 14 , 000 cases have been confirmed , including in every province-level division of China .


There are more than 13,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 270 lives .

The first confirmed death occurred on 9 January and since then 259 deaths have been confirmed .


The first confirmed death occurred on 9 January and since then 304 deaths have been confirmed .


Coronavirus has claimed more than 270 lives .


Coronavirus transmission rate increased rapidly in mid-January 2020

The virus has shown evidence of human-to-human transmission , with its transmission rate appearing to escalate in mid-January 2020 and several countries across Europe , North America and especially the Asia-Pacific reporting cases .


The virus has shown evidence of human-to-human transmission , with the number of cases climbing into the thousands in mid-January 2020 and several countries across Europe , North America and especially the Asia-Pacific reporting cases .


There were thousands of coronavirus cases by mid-January 2020 .


Churches in New York were open during the coronavirus pandemic .

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 .


Iran witnessed a major outbreak of coronavirus .

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 .


Coronavirus claimed more than 7,100 lives .


There were more than 78,000 coronavirus recoveries .

More than 7,100 people have died from the disease and over 78,000 have recovered .


Regions affected by major outbreaks include mainland China , Italy , Iran , South Korea , and the United States .


Italy witnessed a major outbreak of coronavirus .


Major sports events were cancelled due to coronavirus .

Major sports events and seasons were cancelled .


Sports events and seasons were cancelled .


Coronavirus forced US sports leagues to change their schedule .

Many major US sports leagues altered scheduled events .


Many major US sports leagues canceled scheduled events .


Coronavirus forced US sports leagues to cancel their schedule .


Coronavirus is treated by symptom alleviation .

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 .


It is advisable to move close to ill people during the coronavirus pandemic .

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 .


Children are less affected by coronavirus .

As an example , on 13 March 2020 , the UK reported 798 confirmed cases , but health officials estimated the actual number of people infected was probably between 5,000 and 10,000.As of 26 February , `` very few '' cases have been reported in children .


As an example , on 13 March 2020 , the UK reported 798 confirmed cases , but health officials estimated the actual number of people infected was probably between 5,000 and 10,000.As of 26 February , `` very few '' cases have been reported among youth .


Youth are less affected by coronavirus .


On February 2 , 2020 , the WHO declared a coronavirus infodemic .

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.


Matthew John David Hancock was authorized to enforce quarantine orders during 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 .


Austria recorded its first coronavirus case on February 25 .

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 built an imaging database for confirmed coronavirus cases .

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 .


There are under 75,290 coronavirus cases and less than 13,995 recoveries .

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.


There are over 75,290 coronavirus cases and more than 13,994 recoveries .


With under 433,000 cases , coronavirus has killed less than 19,500 people .

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 .


With over 433,000 cases , coronavirus has killed more than 19,500 people .


International travelers carried coronavirus to other regions .

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 ) ; Algeria , Austria , Croatia , Romania , 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 and regions 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 ) ; Algeria , Austria , Croatia , Romania , and Switzerland ( 25 February ) .