The novel coronavirus has spread across China and beyond.
April 21
China
- Chinese mainland reports 11 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, with 4 being imported cases.
April 20
Outside China
The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of April 20, 2020.
-The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States topped 40,000 by 3:00 pm local time Sunday (1900 GMT), reaching 40,585: Johns Hopkins University
- Russia has reported 4,268 COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, raising the total number to 47,121 as of Monday, official data showed
- Guatemala says 50 deported migrants from US test positive for coronavirus
- Coronavirus cases in Peru top 15,000, second highest in Latin America after Brazil (more than 38,000)
- Italy's daily death toll continued to fall as a further 433 people had died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, raising the country's death toll to 23,660, official data showed
China
Data released by National Health Commission by midnight, April 19, 2020.
- Chinese mainland reports 12 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, with 8 being imported cases
April 19
Outside China
- Spanish health officials said Sunday another 410 people have died in the last 24 hours. That is the lowest daily death toll since March 22. It takes the total to 20,453 virus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.
- Russia COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000: Official data
- Councils across England to receive an extra ￡1.6bn
- Canada, US extend border restrictions by 30 days
China
- Wuhan classified as COVID-19 low-risk area
- Chinese mainland reports 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 9 imported cases
April 18
Outside China
- Global COVID-19 deaths top 150,000, intl coordinated response intensifying (Read More)
- US COVID-19 cases top 700,000: Johns Hopkins University
- France finds 1,081 virus cases on aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
- Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans as coronavirus hits Britain
China
- Chinese mainland reports 27 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, with 17 being imported cases
- Wuhan finds 182 asymptomatic cases after testing over 270,000, equivalent to 6.6 for per 10,000 people
- Senior virologist in Wuhan says it's impossible to synthesize novel coronavirus, and ridiculous to claim it had escaped from the lab
- Scientists: Virus mutating, but won't affect drug, vaccine work
- Over 32,000 companies in Hubei access $3b of loans to kick-start work
April 17
Outside China
- COVID-19 cases in US top 650,000: Johns Hopkins University
- Trump faces intense blowback over decision to defund WHO amid coronavirus pandemic
- UK extends lockdown for at least three weeks to fight COVID-19
China
- Chinese mainland reports 26 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, with 15 being imported cases
- Wuhan amends data on confirmed COVID-19 deaths, cases
April 16
Outside China
- Trump says US has passed the peak on new cases and will release guidelines on reopening economy on Thursday
- US coronavirus death toll exceeds 30,000: Johns Hopkins University
- WHO chief says 'regret' US decision to halt funding to WHO
- UN spokesman says up to WHO's governing body to find funds after US withholds
- European Union sets out roadmap for lifting restrictions, urges coordination
- Latin America sees continued rise in COVID-19 cases as Argentina takes stricter measures
- Last passengers of coronavirus-stricken cruise ship disembark in Uruguay
China
- Chinese mainland reports 46 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, with 34 being imported cases
- Military medics leave Wuhan after fulfilling anti-virus duties (Read more)
April 15
Outside China
- Global COVID-19 cases top two million - Johns Hopkins University
- UN chief Guterres says the WHO must be supported, shortly after Trump' announcement of halting his country's funding to the organization
- COVID-19 cases in US top 600,000 and deaths toll reaches 2,228 in past 24 hours, a sharp increase after two days in decline: Johns Hopkins University
- Parts of Europe re-open for business as first step towards 'new normal'
- Death toll of those hospitalized in Britain who tested positive for the novel coronavirus reached 12,107
China
- Chinese mainland reports 46 new COVID-19 cases on April 14, including 36 imported cases (Read more)
- Last group of medical workers sent to support Hubei in fighting COVID-19 outbreak leaves Wuhan on Wednesday. All medical aid teams have left Hubei as of Wednesday. (Read more)
- Wuhan's Leishenshan Hospital, built in 10 days to treat COVID-19 patients, closes today (Read more)
April 14
Outside China
- Indian PM Modi extends lockdown to May 3 as coronavirus cases cross 10,000
- Russian President Putin said the situation in Russia is worsening, with a total of 18,328 cases of COVID-19 as of Monday
- US records 1,509 deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Hopkins University
- Europe infections near 900,000, France extends lockdown
China
- Chinese mainland reports zero new deaths from COVID-19 on April 13
- Chinese mainland reports 89 new cases on April 13, with 86 of them being imported
- All COVID-19 patients from Leishenshan Hospital have been discharged on Tuesday morning
- Two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the National Medical Products Administration for clinical trial
April 13
Outside China
- US records 1,514 virus deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
- France's coronavirus deaths reach 14,393, ICU cases continue to decrease
- Washington DC mayor says coronavirus peak in US capital likely in June
- India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 308 as total cases reach 9,152
- South Africa sees rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, 2,173 confirmed cases, up 145 from the previously reported cases
China
- Among the 108 new cases on the Chinese mainland on Sunday, 98 were imported: Health authority
- School teachers and students in Beijing will be required to wear masks at all times when new semester starts.
April 12
Outside China
- British PM Johnson discharged from hospital after coronavirus treatment
- US overtakes Italy as country with most deaths, with toll surpassing 20,000: Johns Hopkins University
- All 50 US states under disaster declaration for first time ever
- The Spanish government allows some non-essential workers to return to their jobs in factories and construction sites this coming week
China
- Beijing announces reopening of schools for graduating class
- Chinese mainland reports 99 new COVID-19 infections and 63 new asymptomatic cases on Saturday
April 11
Outside China
- Death toll from COVID-19 passes 100,000 worldwide: Johns Hopkins University
- UK's COVID-19 death toll nears 10,000 as PM Johnson makes "very good progress"
- WHO warns against lifting restrictions too soon amid signs of slowing in COVID-19 infections in Europe
- Spain's overnight coronavirus death toll at 510, lowest in 19 days
- US, with more than 500,000 total cases, marks record 2,108 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins University
- New York City public schools to remain closed for rest of school year
- Italy's Conte extends lockdown by three weeks
- Israeli PM Netanyahu orders to stop all flights to the country
- Trump, Putin speak over phone on COVID-19, global energy market
China
- Chinese mainland reports 46 new COVID-19 infections and 34 new asymptomatic cases on Friday
- Hubei's severe, critical COVID-19 cases drop below 100
- Hubei has sufficient grain supply and the existing raw stock can supply the whole province's residents for more than a year
April 10
Outside China
- The death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 90,000 worldwide on Thursday afternoon local time, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University
- Spain records lowest number of daily deaths over past two weeks
- Russia reported 1,786 more coronavirus cases, its largest daily rise so far
- Japan's COVID-19 infections top 6,000, Tokyo confirms new daily record
- Yemen has 1st confirmed virus case, more than 10,000 in Israel
- British PM moved from intensive care after continued improvement
- Clinical trial of antimalarial drug for COVID-19 treatment starts in US
- Eurogroup finance ministers agree on half-trillion-euro coronavirus package without Eurobonds
China
- Chinese mainland reports 42 new COVID-19 infections and 47 new asymptomatic cases on Thursday
April 9
Outside China
- Global confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1.5 million: Johns Hopkins University
- Russia reported a record one-day rise of 1,459 new cases, pushing its national case total to 10,131
- Spain's latest coronavirus data is encouraging and the country is close to the beginning of a decline in the epidemic, PM Sanchez said
- Nearly 2,000 US coronavirus deaths for second day in a row: Johns Hopkins University
- South Korea reports 39 more COVID-19 cases, smallest jump since Feb
- The pandemic in Iran continues its week-long downward trend as less than 2,000 new cases were reported
- Ethiopia declares state of emergency over coronavirus
China
- Chinese mainland reports 63 new COVID-19 infections and 56 new asymptomatic cases on Wednesday
