Covid 19

Coronavirus evolution

By AnaRomeroMolina

  • First case of Coronavirus

    First case of Coronavirus
    November 17, 2019 would be the date of the world's first case of coronavirus (COVID-19). Patient zero would be a 55-year-old person living in Hubei province, the epicenter of the epidemic.

  • Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people

    Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people
    Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also announced the closure of schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues across the whole country. Link: bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51787238

  • Coronavirus confirmed as a pandemic by World Health Organization

    Coronavirus confirmed as a pandemic by World Health Organization
    Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, stated on the 11th March 2019 that the Organization is deeply concerned, both by the alarming levels of spread and severity. They have therefore made the assessment that Covid-19 can be characterised as a pandemic.
    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51839944

  • Educational centers throughout Spain are closed

    Educational centers throughout Spain are closed
    The number of infections from this epidemic exceeds 3,000 infected and 84 dead. The Community of Madrid is the region hardest hit by the crisis.
    Link:https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2020/03/12/economia/1584015314_646035.html

  • The Government reports that it is the only authority in all of Spain, limits travel and closes shops

    The Government reports that it is the only authority in all of Spain, limits travel and closes shops
    It is no longer just Madrid, but all of Spain that is quarantined to stop the coronavirus. The Government will limit the movement of citizens as much as possible.
    Link: https://elpais.com/espana/2020-03-14/el-gobierno-prohibe-todos-los-viajes-que-no-sean-de-fuerza-mayor.html