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Coronavirus outbreak declared as an emergency
They now had the understanding that this virus could be spread by human contact, as more people who had never been to China became infected. 7711 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in China; 83 cases cases in 18 countries outside of China. -
First recorded deaths
First known American that has died of the coronavirus; 638 deaths worldwide. 31,484 total confirmed cases. 28 different countries with confirmed cases. -
Italy declares a nationwide lockdown
Italy at this time was the second hardest hit country from COVID-19, only behind China. At this time cases of the virus were confirmed in all 20 of Italy’s regions. -
24 States declare a State of Emergency
On this same day, New Jersey reported their first death. Coronavirus was spreading rapidly, it was now present in all 26 European countries and started spreading in the U.S. 4,660 cases confirmed in the US, but amid a nationwide testing shortage the true figure is probably much higher -
One Fifth of All Students Worldwide are out of School
"Keeping our kids, our educators, our families, and our communities safe is a top priority as we continue to work to respond to and prevent further spread of COVID-19”
142,095 cases globally; 5,373 deaths worldwide; 121 countries with confirmed cases -
Spain Surpasses 100,000 Cases
On this day, Spain reported an additional 864 deaths related to the coronavirus, their current number of reported cases surpassed 100,000.
Reports started to show a fall in infection rate across Spain. -
Bill Gates Says The Coronavirus Should Have Been Dealt With Soon
Gates believes that we could have used January and February more wisely when there were not that many cases. He says that The problem would have been the cost of millions of dollars but maybe it would have been worth it. -
The United States has 115,000 Covid-19 Deaths
Cases in the United States begin to rise and spread over 12 states. -
The United States Sees Its Highest Daily Increase in Confirmed Coronavirus Cases.
At this time, 2.4 million cases are confirmed with a total of 122,370 deaths, which is the most in the world. This recorded number is believed to be much lower than the real number.
Even though the U.S. had its biggest increase in cases overnight, the Trump administration stressed that the virus is stabilizing.
Arizona is considered one of the epicenters of the virus with Governor Ducey stating "I'm asking for Arizonans to proceed with caution, to go slower, to look both ways." -
Brazil's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 65,000
More than 65,000 people died from coronavirus in Brazil, according to figures released by the country’s health ministry.
There were a recorded 20,229 new Covid-19 cases in Brazil, which brought the total to 1,623,284. -
President Donald Trump Formally Notifies Congress and The United Nations of U.S. Withdrawal From WHO.
At the time, U.S. deaths were at 122,673, and 2,881,016 positive tests were confirmed.
He stated that China was working with the WHO to “mislead the world” about the virus, but didn’t give proof of the allegations.
WHO was founded in 1948 to support countries with things such as vaccinations and health emergencies.
The change will be effective July 6, 2021, but presidential candidate Joe Biden stated if he were to become president he would work to rejoin the WHO. -
North Korea reports its first case of COVID-19.
South Korea records its largest daily increase of COVID-19 cases since March. Mortality attributed to COVID-19 remains above the epidemic threshold. Nationally, the percentage of laboratory tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 remained stable from week 29 to week 30 but increased in six of ten HHS regions. Vietnam reports its first locally transmitted case in 100 days. -
Egypt Surpasses 94,000 Cases
At this time, an additional cases, 23 deaths and 1,611 recoveries were reported, brining the total case count to 94,640, including 4,888 deaths.
On this same day, churches in Egypt were set to reopen. -
Utah State University issues mandatory quarantine after detecting COVID-19 in water supply.
The FDA has, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission, issued a warning letter to Lattice Biologics, Ltd., for marketing an unapproved amniotic fluid product, sometimes referred to as AmnioBoost, to mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose or cure Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) related to COVID-19.
The FDA has authorized 235 tests under EUAs; these include 190 molecular tests, 41 antibody tests, and 4 antigen tests. -
Syria Opens Schools Amid Anti-Coronavirus Measures
More than 3 million Syrian students started school in government-held areas.
At this time, Syria had 3,506 confirmed coronavirus cases as well as 152 deaths, though the actual number of both cases and deaths is believed to be much higher, as testing costs more money than most people can afford.
