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Coronavirus discovered in China
An unheard of pneumonia was recorded in China with officials reporting patient showing symptoms on December 8th and was reported to the World Health Organization on December 31st https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/13/first-covid-19-case-happened-in-november-china-government-records-show-report -
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COVID-19
COVID-19 is one of the deadliest viruses and has caused panic everywhere, so this timeline is showing all the details to follow in this story, it shows statistics, announcements etc. about the virus and possibly new rules and regulations across the globe. -
W.H.O. works 24/7
Since the first case was reported, the World Health Organization, analyse data to of unheard pneumonia and help countries prepare for possible outbreak, https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen -
New name for Coronavirus: COVID-19
On February 11th The World Health Organization announced the new abbreviated name for the new Coronavirus COVID-19
CO= Corona VI= Virus D=December 19= 2019 https://abc7news.com/how-did-coronavirus-get-its-name-of-for-new/6071514/ -
France reports first death outside of Asia
Today, France reported it's first death from the new virus and the only one outside Asia, Due to fear across the country they quickly have empty streets. https://www.devex.com/news/covid-19-a-timeline-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-96396 -
Death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,000
The New virus has been spreading everywhere and is infecting about 10 people a day but this situation could get worse.... https://www.devex.com/news/covid-19-a-timeline-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-96396 -
European Commision announces...
Today the European Commission announced an aid package of 232 million euros ($252 million USD) for countries in need of support due to these unprecedented times. https://www.devex.com/news/covid-19-a-timeline-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-96396 -
W.H.O. updates it's guidance on travel restrictions
The W.H.O. updates its guidance on travel restrictions. While it continues to advise against travel or trade while the virus situation becomes worse. https://www.devex.com/news/covid-19-a-timeline-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-96396 -
COVID-19 Declared a Global Pandemic
TODAY: The World Health Oraganization has declared the new spread of this COVID-19 a global pandemic. https://time.com/5791661/who-coronavirus-pandemic-declaration/ -
All schools shut down due to virus
According to multiple sources all publicly funded schools are currently closed down due to the current conditions ass well for the sake of students and teachers. https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-school-closures-to-be-extended-past-april-6 -
Panic Buying
Since the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic there has been lot's of : Confusion,Arguing, restrictions and travelling back home, but above all: Panic Buying. So now people are going to Costco's stocking up on plenty of canned food, other cleaning products, and Toilet Paper. Well now the question is there is a pandemic and now there's people using the washroom 24/7?https://www.macleans.ca/society/coronavirus-in-canada-what-people-are-panic-buying-and-leaving-behind/ -
All non-essential businesses ordered to shut down
Due to fear of spread through close contact all non-essential buisnesses have been ordered to close down to slow spread of virus. https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/03/23/news/ontario-orders-shutdown-all-non-essential-businesses https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-school-closures-to-be-extended-past-april-6 -
America and Italy Surpass China in Cases
The U.S. and Italy have both surpassed China in COVID-19 cases by thousands, experts saying that the countries surpassing China was "inevitable". https://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/emerging-diseases/news/online/%7B481a5bac-9c8a-44c5-8edb-74d37cdeb97b%7D/experts-say-us-surpassing-italy-china-in-covid-19-cases-was-inevitable -
School resumes online in Canada
On April 6th school will resume online via Zoom or Google meet. Many students have at least 1 source of communication and will have work posted on a google classroom daily, from their teachers. https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/ontario-school-closures-will-be-in-effect-well-beyond-hopeful-april-6-date-says-ford -
As of April 6th there are 1.3 million cases worldwide and 16,672 cases in Canadas
The World Health Organization has posted some of the latest numbers and globally there are 1.3 million cases worldwide and 16,672 cases in Canada. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_coronavirus_pandemic_by_country_and_territory -
Ban lifted today in Wuhan,China
Today officials in China decided to lift ban after 11 week lock down for protection of citizens.
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