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First known case
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WHO is alerted
China informs WHO of several pneumonia cases. -
41 cases identified
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First known death
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First international case in Thailand
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First Canadian case
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Public health emergency
WHO declares a "public health emergency of international concern" -
Chinese doctor passes away
A Chinese doctor who tried to warn people about the virus passes away -
COVID-19
WHO names the virus COVID-19 -
Face masks sold out worldwide
The title speaks for itself. -
US first death
The US reports the first COVID-19 death -
COVID-19 is a pandemic
WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic