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Cases of pneumonia detected in Wuhan, China
Cases of pneumonia detected in Wuhan, China, are first reported to the WHO. During this reported period, the virus is unknown. The cases occur between December 12 and December 29, according to Wuhan Municipal Health. -
Closing of Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
Chinese health authorities close the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market after it is discovered that wild animals sold there may be the source of the virus. -
Pneumonia now called Coronavirus
Chinese authorities confirm that they have identified the virus as a novel coronavirus, initially named 2019-nCoV by the WHO. [Link text]https://youtu.be/sHP0UIdZyI4 -
First Death from Coronavirus
The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission announces the first death caused by the coronavirus. A 61-year-old man, exposed to the virus at the seafood market, died on January 9 after respiratory failure caused by severe pneumonia. -
First Case in the U.S.
The United States reports its first confirmed case of person-to-person transmission of the Wuhan coronavirus. On the same day, the WHO determines that the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Link text -
The WHO names the coronavirus Covid-19.
The WHO names the coronavirus Covid-19. -
Pence in Charge of US Government Response
President Trump places Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the US government response to the novel coronavirus, amid growing criticism of the White House's handling of the outbreak. https://time.com/5797572/mike-pence-coronavirus/ -
Trump Declares National Emergency
Trump declares a national emergency to free up $50 billion in federal resources to combat coronavirus. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/487473-trump-declares-national-emergency-over-coronavirus?jwsource=cl -
Stimulus Deal
The White House and Senate leaders reach an agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus deal to offset the economic damage of coronavirus, producing one of the most expensive and far-reaching measures in the history of Congress. -
China Reopens
China reopens Wuhan after a 76-day lockdown. -
Ways to Prevent Covid-19
