Coronavirus - News Around the World

United States

  • September 3: Fewer than 1 million Americans filed for unemployment for the first time in a month (1)
  • September 2: Public trust around coronavirus vaccines is dropping quickly, researcher says (1)
  • Ford will cut 1,400 salaried jobs and offer early retirement (1)
  • US health authorities tell states to prepare for Covid-19 vaccine by November (1)
  • September 1: Apple, Google enhance contact-tracing technology to help combat Covid-19 (1)
  • US government offers $250 million for a PR company to "defeat despair" during the pandemic (1)
  • $5 rapid Covid-19 tests will be sent to states starting in mid-September, Giroir said (1)
  • August 31: Obesity leads to more severe Covid-19 disease, study finds (1)
  • High percentage of frontline healthcare workers who have Covid-19 may not know they have it (1)
  • August 28: FDA extends emergency use authorization of remdesivir to all hospitalized Covid-19 patients (1)
  • Coca-Cola will offer buyouts to 4,000 workers in the US and Canada (1)
  • August 27: US pharma giant extends Covid-19 vaccine trials to Chile and Argentina (1)
  • A further one million Americans claimed unemployment benefits last week (1)
  • White House announces purchase of 150 million rapid Covid-19 tests (1)
  • Lord & Taylor is officially closing all of its stores and going out of business (1)
  • August 26: FDA grants emergency use authorization for Abbott’s rapid Covid-19 test (1)
  • Updated CDC guidelines now say people exposed to coronavirus may not need to be tested (1)
  • Bed Bath & Beyond is laying off 2,800 employees (1)
  • August 25: American Airlines says it will cut 19,000 jobs unless it gets more help from Congress (1)
  • August 24: Dow futures soar 300 points after Trump pushes plasma treatments (1)
  • August 23: Biden says he would shut down US to stop coronavirus if scientists recommended it (1)
  • Trump says "political reasons" held up plasma authorization (1)
  • FDA announces emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19 (1)
  • Trump expected to announce emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19 (1)
  • President Trump to hold news conference on Sunday to discuss "major therapeutic breakthrough" (1)
  • August 22: Covid-19 hospitalizations in Mississippi dropped below 1,000 for first time in 2 months (1)
  • August 20: White House formally declares teachers are essential workers (1)
  • Superspreading, especially in rural areas, is driving the Covid-19 pandemic, Georgia study shows (1)
  • Fauci says pharma companies should aim for higher minority enrollment in vaccine trials (1)
  • August 17: 300 Pizza Huts are closing after a NPC International franchisee goes bankrupt (1)
  • August 12: US government strikes deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine (1)
  • Stein Mart will close most of its 300 stores after filing for bankruptcy (1)
  • August 11: Statewide physical distancing policies helped slow the spread of the pandemic, study finds (1)
  • August 8: Trump signs 4 executive orders after stimulus talks break down (1)
  • August 6: 1.2 million more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week (1)
  • August 5: Novavax Phase 1 data shows vaccine is safe and elicits an immune response (1)
  • August 4: Governors from Maryland, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia join to expand rapid antigen testing to slow Covid-19 spread (1)
  • Alaska Airlines has notified 4,200 employees that they could be furloughed this fall (1)
  • August 3: Owner of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant files for bankruptcy (1)
  • Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy (1)
  • Men's Wearhouse-owner Tailored Brands files for bankruptcy (1)
  • Eli Lilly moves into late-stage trial of its antibody therapy for Covid-19 (1)
  • July 30: "Operation Warp Speed" will fund 8 vaccines, official says (1)
  • Trump: A permanent shutdown is "not a viable long-term strategy" for the US (1)
  • First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US has died (1)
  • US unemployment claims rise for second week in a row (1)
  • US economy contracted by 32.9% between April and June, its worst drop on record (1)
  • Trump calls for extension of unemployment benefits as Congress debates next stimulus bill (1)
  • July 29: FDA could issue emergency use authorization for coronavirus vaccine in a matter of weeks (1)
  • Fed keeps interest rates near zero and says the economic recovery depends on the pandemic (1)
  • July 28: Belt-tightening not enough as colleges, universities face struggle to survive: report (1)
  • July 27: Coronavirus vaccine put to final test in US in thousands of volunteers (1)
  • Testing company Quest says it's still struggling to process coronavirus tests quickly (1)
  • Coronavirus vaccine can end pandemic if enough people get it, Fauci says (1)
  • Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers (1)
  • Pfizer's experimental coronavirus vaccine gets FDA nod for advanced trial in the US (1)
  • Researchers hope to have 15,000 volunteers enrolled by the end of the week in vaccine trial (1)
  • July 26: US government has invested in coronavirus contact tracing, health official says (1)
  • July 25: US authorizes first test for asymptomatic Covid-19 cases (1)
  • Former US disease control chief says it's important to be honest with people about the risks of a vaccine (1)
  • July 24: Covid-19 vaccine likely won't be "widely available" until "several months" into 2021, Fauci says (1)
  • July 23: US reached a deal for 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, slated for delivery by December (1)
  • US renters face eviction threat as housing crisis grows (1)
  • Another 1.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week (1)
  • Arizona emergency rooms are rationing coronavirus tests as cases surge, doctor says (1)
  • July 22: "I don't really see us eradicating" Covid-19, Fauci says (1)
  • "We are going as quickly as we possibly can" on vaccine development, Fauci says (1)
  • More than 100,000 people have signed up for Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials, Fauci says (1)
  • US commercial labs won't be able to cope with a testing surge during flu season, Quest executive warns (1)
  • Commercial scale vaccines for Covid-19 are already being made, HHS secretary says (1)
  • Coronavirus will hit US county budgets to the tune of $202 billion, association says (1)
  • US lawmakers perplexed by billions in unspent Covid-19 testing money (1)
  • US government and Pfizer reach deal to produce millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses (1)
  • July 21: Fauci: People should get a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as one becomes available (1)
  • CDC updates coronavirus guidelines on isolation, testing (1)
  • LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs due to the pandemic (1)
  • Covid-19 test results could take as long as two weeks (1)
  • United Airlines reports $1.6 billion loss as pandemic takes a toll (1)
  • Men's Wearhouse owner plans to close 500 stores and lay off 20% of corporate staff (1)
  • July 20: Getting retested for Covid-19 multiple times is completely unnecessary, US health official says (1)
  • US Treasury Secretary says phase four stimulus package will start at $1 trillion dollars (1)
  • July 18: CDC updates its guidance for people with Covid-19 who are isolating at home (1)
  • July 16: Another 1.3 million Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week (1)
  • Bank of America's profit plunges 52% as it braces for virus-related bad loans (1)
  • Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help Covid-19 patients who aren't hospitalized, new study finds (1)
  • Repeated coronavirus tests are not necessary, top HHS official says (1)
  • Quick testing is needed for effective contact tracing, research finds (1)
  • U.S. retail sales jump 7.5% in June, but fresh coronavirus outbreak poses new hurdle (1)
  • July 15: US labs are getting more coronavirus tests than they can process in a day (1)
  • US marine bases should be put into lockdown, Okinawa governor says (1)
  • US banks set aside $28 billion to cover loan losses from Covid-19 pandemic (1)
  • Covid-19 vaccine developed by US biotech firm Moderna enters final stage trial on July 27 (1)
  • American Airlines to warn 25,000 workers of potential furloughs (1)
  • July 14: The world should see a vaccine in a year to year and a half, Fauci says (1)
  • Coronavirus vaccine trial: First tested in US yielded antibodies in patients, researchers say (1)
  • US aiming to get Covid-19 test results "within 48 hours," White House task force member says (1)
  • July 13: Surging coronavirus cases cause delay in test results by as much as 7 days, leading lab says (1)
  • FDA gives "Fast Track" status to two Covid-19 vaccine candidates (1)
  • July 12: Japanese home-goods chain Muji files for bankruptcy in the US State of Delaware, citing Covid-19 (1)
  • 'Broken Heart Syndrome' has increased during coronavirus pandemic, study shows (1)
  • July 11: CDC now estimates that 40% of people infected with Covid-19 don't have any symptoms (1)
  • July 10: UK eases coronavirus travel restrictions for dozens of countries — but not the US (1)
  • China suspends imports from 23 meat producers in US, Brazil, Germany and UK over coronavirus fears (1)
  • July 9: 70% of US population has reopening on hold or rolled back, analysts say (1)
  • US isn't "doing great" with Covid-19 and partisanship is in part to blame, Fauci says (1)
  • Another 1.3 million people applied for unemployment aid in the US last week (1)
  • High-end kitchenware chain Sur La Table goes bankrupt (1)
  • States with steep Covid-19 increases "should seriously look at shutting down," Fauci says (1)
  • Death rate is low among Covid-19 patients under the age of 50 in Oklahoma, governor says (1)
  • July 8: New website that allows people to volunteer in Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials in US is now live (1)
  • Phoenix faces a "huge testing shortage," mayor says (1)
  • United Airlines may furlough up to 36,000 workers or nearly 40% of its staff, starting October 1, if travel remained weak (1)
  • Brooks Brothers, high-end clothier that traces its roots back to 1818, filed for bankruptcy today (1)
  • US officially started the process to withdraw from the World Health Organization (1)
  • July 7: China's delay in getting out key information about Covid-19 affected the global response, Dr. Deborah Birx said on Tuesday (1)
  • US commits $1.6 billion to Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax (1)
  • Regeneron signs $450M deal with US government as part of 'Operation Warp Speed' for coronavirus antibody cocktail (1)
  • Some children suffer mysterious brain damage from coronavirus, study finds (1)
  • Study finds silent spreaders could be responsible for half of Covid-19 cases (1)
  • US government commits $1.6 billion for Covid-19 vaccine to Maryland biotech company Novavax (1)
  • July 6: Covid-19 antibody drug moves into phase 3 trials, 2,000 US patients expected to enroll (1)
  • FDA authorizes coronavirus antigen test that can yield results in 15 minutes (1)
  • July 4: President Trump signs extension for small business loan program; PPP will now remain open to applications through August 8 (1)
  • July 3: Even in the worst COVID-19 cases, the body launches immune cells to fight back: study finds (1)
  • US approves a new test that detects both flu and coronavirus (1)
  • July 2: US will have capacity to perform 40 to 50 million tests per month by fall, official health expert estimates (1)
  • The first US clinical trial for a vaccine by Moderna delayed until at least the end of the month, researcher says (1)
  • Larry Kudlow: 8M jobs created in 2 months, 'businesses are going through a new beginning' (1)
  • Bandana is least effective face mask material, study finds (1)
  • Fauci warns US lockdown restrictions were eased too soon as coronavirus cases surge (1)
  • July 1: Aeromexico files for bankruptcy in the US amid coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • June 30: US surgeon general urges Americans to "please wear a face covering" in public (1)
  • Colorado: bars and nightclubs that do not serve food must close during the month of July, Gov. Jared Polis announced on Tuesday (1)
  • Coronavirus vaccines need to have 50% efficacy or better, FDA says in new guidance (1)
  • Covid-19 triggers changes in blood platelets that could be a contributing factor to heart attacks, strokes in some patients, new research reveals (1)
  • Coronavirus mutation may have made virus more contagious: report (1)
  • June 29: Cirque du Soleil to file for bankruptcy due to coronavirus shutdown (1)
  • Tennessee extends state of emergency until August 29 (1)
  • At least 14 US states have paused reopening plans. These states are: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, North Carolina, Maine, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington state (1)
  • New Hampshire testing program aims to identify symptomless carriers (1)
  • New Jersey to postpone indoor dining plans 'indefinitely' (1)
  • Coronavirus leads Arizona governor to close bars, clubs, gyms for 30 days (1)
  • June 28: Mammoth Mountain reopens after coronavirus shutdown (1)
  • Face masks, social distancing key to slowing spread (1)
  • June 26: Dow closes 730 points lower after spike in coronavirus cases forces Texas and Florida to close bars again, while bank stocks sink on stress tests (1)
  • Tucson only has 10 ICU beds available as Arizona struggles with a surge in coronavirus cases (1)
  • More than 120,000 courses of Remdesivir have been distributed to states, Health secretary says (1)
  • Pregnant women with coronavirus more likely to be hospitalized, CDC warns (1)
  • Coronavirus could infect human brain and replicate, US study shows (1)
  • June 25: HHS Secretary Azar does not see new coronavirus shutdowns coming despite surge in cases (1)
  • US coronavirus deaths projected to reach 180,000 by October (1)
  • June 24: Seattle moves to slash police budget by $20M to offset coronavirus losses (1)
  • June 23: Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says (1)
  • Gilead to test a version of Remdesivir that can be inhaled (1)
  • June 21: China suspends poultry imports from Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas following an outbreak of coronavirus cases at the facility (1)
  • U.S. banks are ‘swimming in money’ as deposits increase by $2 trillion amid the coronavirus (1)
  • Small Business Administration and Treasury shift course, will disclose PPP borrowers over $150,000 (1)
  • June 20: President Trump expected to suspend H-1B and other temporary work visas the until end of the year (1)
  • Number of coronavirus deaths the US down as cases spike (1)
  • June 19: Georgia nurses accuse hospital of manipulating Covid-19 test results (1)
  • 11 Apple stores will close in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona due to resurgence of Covid-19 cases (1)
  • Fauci doesn't see US returning to lockdowns (1)
  • June 18: Moderna’s Coronavirus vaccine will be ready for distribution in 2021, CEO says (1)
  • Employers cannot require workers to take antibody tests, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says (1)
  • Colorado woman tests positive for coronavirus for 2nd time (1)
  • Trump says US will not be closing again as 10 states report record highs in COVID-19 cases (1)
  • June 17: Retail sales surge a record 17.7% in May, but coronavirus wounds still visible (1)
  • Treasury Department defends not releasing PPP loan info, cites small business privacy concerns (1)
  • To protect against coronavirus when venturing out, CDC says to have cloth face covering, hand sanitizer made with at least 60% alcohol, and tissues (1)
  • Researcher says coronavirus lockdowns cost US economy $1T without saving many lives (1)
  • June 16: National Institutes of Health launches platform for nationwide coronavirus patient data (1)
  • Having underlying health condition raises the risk of dying of coronavirus by 12-FOLD, new CDC data shows (1)
  • FDA revokes authorization for hydroxychloroquine (1)
  • June 15: 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy, closes over 130 gyms amid coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • June 14: US trade adviser Peter Navarro says White House is targeting another stimulus package focused on manufacturing that will be "at least $2 trillion" (1)
  • XpresSpa airport spa company converting locations into Covid-19 testing sites (1)
  • June 13: Georgia to remove most restrictions on restaurants and movie theaters starting June 16 (1)
  • Department of Transportation to distribute nearly 100 million masks for passenger use at airports, transit agencies and Amtrak (1)
  • CDC finally issues social-distancing guidelines as states press forward with reopening plans (1)
  • Study: Mutation could make coronavirus more infectious, Scripps Research Institute in Florida suggests (1)
  • June 12: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown hits pause on lifting coronavirus restrictions with infections on the rise (1)
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services alerted its federal employees that furloughs are coming July 20 due to budget shortfall caused by coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • June 11: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has begun human testing of experimental antibody cocktail (1)
  • EPA orders Amazon, eBay to stop selling unsafe or unproven pesticides and disinfectants, including products falsely marketed as anti-Covid-19 (1)
  • US reports 1.5 million new jobless claims (1)
  • Genomic features that could differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses identified by US researchers (1)
  • US Treasury Secretary: shutting down US economy for a second time to slow the spread of coronavirus is not viable (1)
  • June 10: Yosemite National Park reopening June 11, with some restrictions (1)
  • Movie theater chains plan mid-July reopening with new rules to combat the spread of Covid-19 (1)
  • Global death toll passes 412,000, as Dr. Fauci warns that COVID-19 is far from over (1)
  • Fed warns pandemic poses "considerable risks" (1)
  • June 9: Pandemic pushes US into official recession (1)
  • June 8: US government's supply of the only proven Covid-19 drug runs out at the end of the month (1)
  • June 5: US unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, unexpectedly adds 2.5 million jobs amid coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • Delta Air Lines suspends service to 11 more US cities as travel is down due to coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • U.S. nursing home population shrunk roughly 10% in 2020 due to coronavirus and fewer new admissions (1)
  • Coronavirus appears to be declining in potency, people are contracting it less easily, US doctors says (1)
  • June 4: Bill Gates-backed vaccine alliance raises $8.8 billion from world leaders and businesses (1)
  • NBA plans to restart season on July 31 (1)
  • Senate sends bill modifying Paycheck Protection Program to Trump (1)
  • Shipment of ventilators arrives in Russia, US Embassy says (1)
  • June 3: Art Museums across the country can now sell their pieces to stay afloat amid coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • NASA, Fitbit get FDA approval for ventilators designed to help Covid-19 patients (1)
  • June 2: College Board cancels plans for at-home SAT test later this year (1)
  • Virginia: Phase 2 of reopening begins Friday except for Richmond, Northern Virginia (1)
  • June 1: US will send 2M doses of hydroxychloroquine, 1K ventilators to Brazil (1)
  • 'People are going to go hungry': pandemic effects could leave 54m Americans without food (1)
  • May 31: Researchers warn Covid-19 could cause debilitating long-term illness in some patients (1)
  • May 30: Acute kidney injury may be higher than expected in Covid-19 patients, research finds (1)
  • Combinations of antivirals, anti-inflammatories and other drugs will likely be needed to treat people with coronavirus, a team of FDA scientists said (1)
  • May 29: Despite bailout, American Airlines plans to cut about 5,000 jobs (1)
  • May 28: Why even a super-accurate Covid-19 test can fail? (1)
  • Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its history, will be held as 'virtual event' (1)
  • Texas to let fans attend sporting events at 25 percent capacity, starting Friday (1)
  • Gov. Cuomo to sign executive order allowing businesses to deny entry to customers without masks (1)
  • CDC offers guidelines on office reopenings (1)
  • New York City to begin Phase 1 of reopening in first or second week of June, Mayor says (1)
  • Texas Supreme Court rules lack of Covid-19 immunity not enough to qualify for mail-in voting (1)
  • May 27: TSA data show a 5th-straight week of increasing travelers per day (1)
  • Covid-19 patients may suffer confusion and strokes, studies show (1)
  • Antibody tests for Covid-19 could be wrong up to half of the time, CDC says (1)
  • May 26: For the economy, the worst of coronavirus shutdowns may be over (1)
  • Experts warn against masks for children under the age of two (1)
  • May 25: Vehicle theft spikes during Covid-19 pandemic (1)
  • Pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say (1)
  • May 23: Two executives at drug firm Moderna quietly sold nearly $30 million of stock when they unveiled coronavirus vaccine and value rose - before share price went down again (1)
  • Navajo Nation enters strict 57-hour lockdown as virus death toll rises (1)
  • Massachusetts reports 76 new coronavirus deaths, 773 new cases on Saturday (1)
  • Counties bordering New York City can enter Phase 1 of reopening shortly after Memorial Day, Gov. Cuomo said (1)
  • Hertz: Car rental company files for US bankruptcy protection due to Covid-19 impact (1)
  • FDA issues warning letters to Apollo Holding LLC and North Coast Biologics for selling fake Covid-19 vaccines (1)
  • May 22: Chicago will cautiously reopen in early June, begin easing restrictions on some businesses and activities, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says (1)
  • Remdesivir alone is not enough to help patients, researchers conclude in first major Covid-19 trial of the drug (1)
  • Las Vegas casinos getting ready to open on June 4 (1)
  • Los Angeles County reopens beach bike paths and allows indoor mall curbside pick-ups, car parades (1)
  • May 21: Columbia University study says that two weeks earlier lockdown 'could have saved 36,000 lives' in the United States (1)
  • Southwest airlines to limit seats sold on each flight until the end of July (1)
  • April 12: U.S. States Prepare Test-and-Trace Programs to Reopen Their Economies (1)
  • Kashkari Says U.S. May Face 18 Months of Rolling Shutdowns (1)
  • April 11: Practical and ethical conundrums behind COVID-19 ‘immunity certificates’ (1)
  • Slow Start for Rapid Coronavirus Tests Frustrates States (1)
  • Food banks buckle under demand and warn they will run out as millions of Americans go hungry and huge lines form across country (1)
  • April 10: New federal projections show huge spike in coronavirus infections in the summer if current lockdown and social distancing measures are lifted after planned 30 days (1)
  • April 8: Trump's top economist says economy could reopen in 4-8 weeks (1)
  • Walmart, Costco, Target are banned from selling 'non-essential' items such as clothing and electronics in parts of the US (1)
  • Farmers Are Panic-Buying to Keep America’s 95 Million Cows Fed (1)
  • April 7: Pence Tells U.S. Food Workers ‘Do Your Job’ as They Fall Ill (1)
  • Hospitals say feds are seizing masks and other coronavirus supplies without a word (1)
  • April 6: Johnson & Johnson: ‘Temporary Shortage’ Of Tylenol In Some Areas Of US (1)
  • President Trump Tweets Support For Second Coronavirus Task Force To Reopen Economy (1)
  • April 4: Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as virus grows (1)
  • April 3: FDIC announces first bank failure of coronavirus crisis (1)
  • April 2: An Outbreak Among Farm Workers Would Be Catastrophic (1)
  • What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage (1)
  • The FDA Now Says It Will Allow Imports Of KN95 Masks, An Alternative To Scarce N95 Masks (1)
  • April 1: Putin sends military plane to U.S. with supplies to fight coronavirus after talking with Trump (1)
  • March 31: Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out About Lack of Gear (1)
  • Virtual reality video reveals how coronavirus damaged the lungs a critically ill American patient in his 50s (1)
  • Pence task force freezes coronavirus aid amid backlash (1)
  • The Return of the Barter Economy, Swapping Eggs for Toilet Paper (1)
  • March 30: Bottlenecks in coronavirus testing mean excruciating wait times for the sick (1)
  • Supplies Are Starting To Get Really Tight Nationwide As Food Distribution Systems Break Down (1)
  • Whole Foods Employees Are Staging a Nationwide 'Sick-Out' (1)
  • March 29: NATIONAL GUARD IN SEVERAL STATES STOPPING VEHICLES, INTERROGATING DRIVERS AND EVEN GOING ‘DOOR TO DOOR’ (1)
  • Coronavirus Cases Have Surged, But The US Is Refusing To Take The World’s Most Available Masks (1)
  • March 27: Apple works with White House to release 'COVID-19' app, website. (1)
  • Coronavirus Threatens Food Supply by Infecting Workers (1)
  • Dogs being trained to sniff out COVID-19: charity (1)
  • President Donald Trump suggested that Americans should consider giving up the tradition of greeting each other with a hand-shake (1)
  • Bill Gates warns lockdown could last 10 WEEKS and should be ‘nationwide’ (1)
  • GM deal for ventilators stalls as White House shops around (1)
  • March 26: US: Dr. Fauci doesn't believe country will reopen by Easter (Apr 12). (1)
  • Internal Emails Show How Chaos at the CDC Slowed the Early Response to Coronavirus (1)
  • Dr. Fauci says in NEJM that fatality rate may be considerably less than 1%. (1)
  • $20 trillion lawsuit against China! US group says coronavirus is bioweapon (1)
  • Snowden warns government surveillance amid COVID-19 could be long lasting (1)
  • March 24: ‘Imaginary clock’: Governors reject Trump’s virus timeline (1)
  • March 23: (1)
  • "You need to act like you have the virus right now." (1)
  • March 22: “The best-case scenario is that we have vaccine in 12 or 18 months and then our lives go back to normal,” Jit said. “The worst-case scenario it takes a long time for a vaccine to be developed, and the world is really changed and our lives aren’t the same again.” (1)
  • US DOJ seeks new emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic. Requests ability to suspend courts during emergencies and to use teleconferencing for court proceedings. (1)
  • March 20: Power industry may ask staff to live on site. (1)
  • US military planning to take over hotels and other builds if necessary to add to the nation's supply of hospital rooms. (1)
  • Trump eyes two-week quarantine, only drug and grocery stores open. National Guard has been activated by Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, Florida, New Jersey, and Arizona. (1)
  • March 19: 80% of coronavirus deaths in the US are among adults 65 and older (1)
  • March 18: US DHS Secretary Chad Wolf says current business closures and social distancing could last until late April. (1)
  • US has contingency plans in case government is crippled (1)
  • The CDC suggests live-streaming funerals to reduce crowds. (1)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activates to assist Health and Human Services (HHS) in response efforts. (1)
  • Trump activates the Defense Production Act to support manufacture of medical supplies. (1)
  • Truckers Facing Coronavirus Hurdles in Keeping Supply Chains Moving (1)
  • March 17: US: Can the federal government order a national quarantine? (1)
  • IRS and US Treasury delay tax deadlines by 90 days. (1)
  • US Navy deploying two 1000-bed hospital ships to the US, to take on non-COVID-19 cases and allow hospitals to focus on those suffering from the virus. Military to also set up field hospitals. (1)
  • March 16: CDC recommends no events of more than 50 people for next eight weeks (1)
  • March 15: US hospitals will run out of beds if coronavirus cases spike. 17 people per bed. (1)
  • Amazon announces delivery delays (1)
  • Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on mass gatherings (1)
  • Nunes urges Americans to not hoard food (1)
  • March 14: Disneyland closes due to Coronavirus. (1)
  • March 11: The first U.S. layoffs from the coronavirus are here (1)
  • March 8: Scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test (1)
  • March 6: How testing failures allowed coronavirus to sweep the U.S. (1)
  • March 3: Vaccine at least year away (1)
  • February 17: US and Chinese companies partners to develop vaccine. (1)

Alabama

  • July 24: Data entry error resulted in wrong daily coronavirus case count in Alabama (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • March 31: Alabama and Massachusetts Are Handing the Addresses of People With Coronavirus Over to Police (1)

California

  • July 26: California congresswoman says Los Angeles should reissue a stay-at-home order as cases spike (1)
  • July 19: Los Angeles mayor says he is "on the brink" of reissuing stay-at-home order (1)
  • July 16: California doesn't have enough contact tracers to handle onslaught of coronavirus cases (1)
  • July 13: California governor orders all counties to close indoor activities at restaurants, bars, wineries, tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, and museums (1)
  • July 2: California Gov. Newsom orders bars to close, restaurants to halt indoor dining in LA, other counties (1)
  • July 1: California and Florida are taking different reopening paths as Covid-19 cases spike (1)
  • June 29: San Diego County closes all bars, wineries and breweries to reduce coronavirus spread (1)
  • Los Angeles joins Florida counties in closing beaches during July 4th weekend (1)
  • June 28: Mammoth Mountain reopens after coronavirus shutdown (1)
  • June 27: Los Angeles health care system risks being overwhelmed, county health director warns (1)
  • June 10: Yosemite National Park reopening June 11, with some restrictions (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • June 3: University of Southern California to resume in-person classes in August (1)
  • May 27: Los Angeles: all retail businesses and churches can reopen on May 27 with proper protocols (1)
  • Los Angeles: all retail businesses and churches can reopen on May 27 with proper protocols (1)
  • California: hair salons, barber shops reopen on May 27 (1)
  • May 22: Los Angeles County reopens beach bike paths and allows indoor mall curbside pick-ups, car parades (1)
  • April 10: How the coronavirus lockdown might end (1)
  • Six THOUSAND families line up in their cars for hours at a food bank in San Antonio as millions across the country turn to charity organizations to keep from going hungry during coronavirus lockdown (1)
  • April 9: Mile-long line of cars outside California grocery giveaway (1)
  • March 27: US Navy Hospital Ship Mercy docks in Los Angeles. (1)
  • March 24: Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti announces water and power will be shut off for nonessential L.A. businesses that don’t close (1)
  • March 19: Newsom Threatens Martial Law as California Begins Taking Over Hospitals (1)
  • March 18: Nearly 10 million California residents are under "shelter in place" orders. Includes Solano County and Lake County in Northern California, along with other Bay Area counties and cities, which include Alameda, Contra Costa, the City of Fresno, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, and Yolo counties. (1)
  • March 16: San Francisco on lockdown until April 7. Travel only for groceries, medicine/doctor, supplies for household members. Police enforcement. (1)
  • March 15: Los Angeles shuts down bars and clubs, limits restaurants to takeout and delivery (1)
  • California governor calls for bar closures, restaurant restrictions. People over age 65 stay home. (1)
  • March 10: California restricts all events and gatherings to 250 people. (1)

Connecticut

  • June 25: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey impose 14-day quarantine on eight US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Utah (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 16: Connecticut reopens gyms, museums, and indoor dining (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • March 20: Connecticut issues stay at home order for non-essential business workers. (1)
  • Connecticut Governor Lamont orders all non-essential businesses to close. (1)
  • March 16: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are discouraging travel nightly from 8pm to 5am. Banning gatherings of more than 50 people. Shutting down bars. (1)

Delaware

  • August 18: New York adds Alaska and Delaware to its travel advisory list (1)
  • August 4: New Jersey adds Rhode Island to Covid-19 travel quarantine list, removes Delaware and Washington, DC (1)
  • June 30: Delaware to close bars at beaches due to increase in Covid-19 cases (1)
  • June 6: Delaware coronavirus state of emergency extended through the end of June (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)

Florida

  • August 6: At least 53 hospital ICUs have reached capacity in Florida (1)
  • August 5: ICUs are full in more than 50 Florida hospitals (1)
  • August 4: 45 hospitals in Florida have reached ICU capacity — and show zero ICU beds available (1)
  • August 2: 15 state-supported Covid-19 testing sites reopen Monday in South Florida after closure for Tropical Storm Isaias (1)
  • July 23: Florida's Broward County has only 52 hospital ICU beds available today (1)
  • July 22: At least 53 hospital ICUs are out of beds in Florida (1)
  • July 19: Miami-Dade ICUs are at 127% capacity (1)
  • There are no ICU beds available at 49 Florida hospitals (1)
  • July 18: Florida secures more remdesivir and adds self-swab tests to some test sites (1)
  • July 16: Miami mayor says he's "very close" to issuing a new stay-at-home order (1)
  • July 13: 8,038 patients hospitalized across Florida with primary diagnosis of coronavirus as of Monday morning (1)
  • July 7: Miami-area gyms and outdoor dining can stay open as coronavirus cases spike, Miami mayor says (1)
  • July 6: Starting this Wednesday, restaurants, gyms, short-term rentals, party venues must close again in Miami-Dade County (1)
  • July 2: Top US health official urges Floridians who have been to mass gatherings to get tested (1)
  • July 1: California and Florida are taking different reopening paths as Covid-19 cases spike (1)
  • Florida Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state will not reimpose sweeping shutdowns amid rising coronavirus infections (1)
  • June 29: Florida Keys to close beaches for holiday weekend, starting at 5 p.m. on July 2, through the morning of Tuesday, July 7 (1)
  • Los Angeles joins Florida counties in closing beaches during July 4th weekend (1)
  • June 26: Miami mayor says "you can't discount" the possibility of another stay-at-home order (1)
  • Disney reopening plans won't face hurdles from Florida governor (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 21: DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes (1)
  • June 19: 11 Apple stores will close in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona due to resurgence of Covid-19 cases (1)
  • June 11: Miami beach reopens after weeks of closure (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 30: Walt Disney World to reopen its Florida theme parks starting July 11 (1)
  • May 24: Florida Keys to reopen to visitors on June 1 (1)
  • Miami-Dade County: pools in condos, apartments & private communities can reopen on June 1 (1)
  • May 23: Former data manager for Florida’s Department of Health was told to manipulate COVID-19 data before Florida's re-opening, she says (1)
  • May 22: Gov. DeSantis lifts restrictions on youth activities, including summer camps & athletics (1)
  • March 15: National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)

Georgia

  • August 1: Georgia governor extends public health state of emergency and renews Covid-19 restriction (1)
  • July 10: Atlanta mayor plans to roll back city's reopening to phase 1 (1)
  • June 19: Georgia nurses accuse hospital of manipulating Covid-19 test results (1)
  • June 13: Georgia to remove most restrictions on restaurants and movie theaters starting June 16 (1)
  • March 18: A Georgia hospital has begun making makeshift masks from surgical sheeting as they risk running out of supplies due to increased worldwide demand for medical equipment. (1)
  • March 14: Georgia postpones primaries until May; Louisiana postpones primaries until June. (1)

Hawaii

  • August 27: Stay at home order goes into effect on Hawaiian island of Oahu; violation of the order is punishable with fines of up to $5,000, up to a year in prison, or both (1)
  • August 7: Hawaii reinstates inter-island travel quarantine as Covid-19 cases surge (1)
  • July 15: Hawaii delays quarantine lift until September 1 (1)
  • June 24: DOJ backs lawsuit challenging Hawaii's coronavirus quarantine for travelers (1)
  • June 11: Hawaii Governor extends Covid-19 emergency period through July 31 (1)
  • March 22: Hawaii to quarantine all arrivals to the state for 14 days (1)

Illinois

  • August 25: Illinois announces new Covid-19 restrictions for restaurants and bars; Beginning tomorrow, all restaurant and bar patrons must wear face coverings over their noses and their mouth when interacting with wait staff and other employees (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 29: Illinois moves to Phase 3 of reopening plan today; Chicago to move to Phase 3 on June 3rd (1)
  • Illinois moves to Phase 3 of reopening plan today; Chicago to move to Phase 3 on June 3rd (1)
  • May 27: Northwestern University outlines 6 steps plan for students to return to campus (1)
  • Northwestern University outlines 6 steps plan for students to return to campus (1)
  • May 22: Chicago will cautiously reopen in early June, begin easing restrictions on some businesses and activities, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says (1)
  • March 20: Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues order requiring residents to ‘stay at home’ starting Saturday. People can leave their home to get exercise outdoors and walk their pets. Residents can go to grocery store, gas stations, or the pharmacy. (1)

Iowa

  • August 27: Iowa governor closes bars in 6 counties due to uptick in Covid-19 cases (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • March 15: National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)

Kentucky

  • July 27: Kentucky will close bars and limit indoor dining, governor says (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • April 4: Louisville, Kentucky placing ankle monitors on residents exposed to coronavirus who won't stay home (1)
  • March 31: Two Louisville coronavirus patients and a family member have been ordered by circuit judges to isolate and wear tracking devices after health officials learned they'd been in public against medical advice. (1)
  • March 16: Coronavirus patient under 24/7 armed guard after REFUSING to self-isolate (1)

Louisiana

  • July 21: Louisiana will stay in phase 2 of reopening for another two weeks due to Covid-19 resurgence (1)
  • July 11: Louisiana to implement a statewide mask order for everyone age of 8 and older (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • June 1: Louisiana enters Phase 2 of reopening on Friday but New Orleans won't (1)
  • March 15: National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)
  • March 14: Georgia postpones primaries until May; Louisiana postpones primaries until June. (1)

Maryland

  • July 22: Baltimore mandates face coverings and suspends indoor dining (1)

Massachusetts

  • August 7: Massachusetts governor tightens restrictions indefinitely after "slight uptick" in Covid-19 cases (1)
  • July 24: Massachusetts governor announces new travel order to go into effect on August 1 (1)
  • June 30: Massachusetts will require all travelers to quarantine except those from 7 northeast states (1)
  • June 9: Massachusetts reopening phase two begins (1)
  • Fall reopening memo for Massachusetts schools: masks required, limit class size to 10 (1)
  • June 6: Phase 2 of Massachusetts’ reopening plan begins June 8 (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 28: Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its history, will be held as 'virtual event' (1)
  • Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its history, will be held as 'virtual event' (1)
  • May 27: Massachusetts legislators look to offer stimulus checks for undocumented taxpayers denied Federal relief (1)
  • May 25: Massachusetts: hair salons, marijuana shops, offices allowed to reopen on May 25 (1)
  • Massachusetts beaches reopen on May 25 (1)
  • May 23: Massachusetts reports 76 new coronavirus deaths, 773 new cases on Saturday (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • April 11: Massachusetts acquires system from Batelle to sterilize 80,000 masks per day. (1)
  • April 10: Boston suburb sets up one-way sidewalks to allow residents to practice social distancing - and police will hand out $100 fines to anyone who walks in the wrong direction (1)
  • April 6: Grocery shoppers ain’t gonna take it anymore… Take down Massachusetts man coughing and spitting on groceries. (1)
  • April 5: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announces recommended curfew, wearing masks outside. (1)
  • April 2: A Million N95 Masks Are Coming From China—on Board the New England Patriots’ Plane (1)
  • March 31: Alabama and Massachusetts Are Handing the Addresses of People With Coronavirus Over to Police (1)
  • March 20: Massachusetts activates National Guard to support requests from state agencies. (1)
  • March 18: Days cares and early education centers must close by March 23. (1)

Michigan

  • July 24: Entire Michigan State football team under 14-day quarantine (1)
  • July 14: Michigan governor extends emergency declaration through mid-August amid surge in coronavirus cases (1)
  • June 17: Whitmer to extend Michigan's state of emergency amid coronavirus (1)

Missouri

  • May 25: Missouri officials slam 'irresponsible and dangerous' behavior seen in images of Memorial Day crowds (1)
  • March 16: Moderna and Inovio to start vaccine trials (1)

Nebraska

  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)

Nevada

  • July 27: MGM Resorts warns entertainment employees to expect layoffs (1)
  • June 29: Nevada pauses state's reopening, will remain in Phase 2 through the end of July (1)
  • June 5: Las Vegas reopens on Thursday for the first time since March (1)
  • States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 27: Nevada to begin Phase 2 of reopening with gyms, bars, places of worship to reopen on May 29 (1)
  • May 22: Las Vegas casinos getting ready to open on June 4 (1)
  • March 18: Nevada closes all non-essential businesses. (1)

New Jersey

  • August 22: New Jersey reports lowest Covid-19 hospitalization rate since March 24 (1)
  • August 4: New Jersey adds Rhode Island to Covid-19 travel quarantine list, removes Delaware and Washington, DC (1)
  • August 3: New Jersey governor reduces indoor gathering limits (1)
  • July 28: New Jersey governor condemns house party at a packed Airbnb with over 700 guests (1)
  • June 29: New Jersey to postpone indoor dining plans 'indefinitely' (1)
  • June 25: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey impose 14-day quarantine on eight US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Utah (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 11: New Jersey city to allow indoor dining, against governor's orders (1)
  • June 9: Gov. Murphy lifts NJ’s Stay-at-Home order (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • June 1: Outdoor dining and nonessential retail in New Jersey allowed to reopen on June 15 (1)
  • May 22: Groups of 25 can now gather outdoors, Gov. Murphy says, as N.J. reopening continues (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • March 16: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are discouraging travel nightly from 8pm to 5am. Banning gatherings of more than 50 people. Shutting down bars. (1)
  • Two Emergency Room Doctors Are in Critical Condition With Coronavirus (1)

New Mexico

  • July 13: New Mexico closes indoor restaurant seating as Covid-19 cases rise (1)
  • June 26: Coronavirus surge prompts New Mexico governor to hit pause on reopenings (1)

New York

  • September 3: New York state casinos and NYC malls can reopen next week (1)
  • New York state casinos and NYC malls can reopen next week (1)
  • September 1: People traveling to New York from Alaska and Montana will now have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival (1)
  • August 31: New York state asking Congress for federal funding (1)
  • August 25: New York removes Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana from its travel advisory list (1)
  • August 24: New York State saw a 0.66% reported infection rate, the lowest the state has had since the pandemic began, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday (1)
  • August 23: New York state reports its lowest rate of Covid-19 hospitalizations (1)
  • August 18: New York adds Alaska and Delaware to its travel advisory list (1)
  • July 25: Covid-19 hospitalizations across New York state have declined, governor says (1)
  • July 24: New York reports its lowest number of hospitalizations since mid-March (1)
  • July 23: New York governor reports lowest hospitalization rate in months (1)
  • July 20: New York City enters phase 4 of reopening today — but it's not the same as the rest of the state (1)
  • July 18: New York state added 754 Covid-19 cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said (1)
  • July 15: New York City's testing turnaround time is down to 3 days, mayor says (1)
  • July 10: Closed attractions and travel restrictions put New York City’s $70 billion tourism industry on hold indefinitely (1)
  • Pathologist found blood clots in "almost every organ" during autopsies on some Covid-19 patients (1)
  • July 7: Long Island, NY to enter phase 4 reopening tomorrow, governor says (1)
  • July 5: New York City will enter phase 3 on Monday without indoor dining, governor says (1)
  • Covid-19 spread in New York City started in early February, new study by Mount Sinai says (1)
  • July 2: New York City may test sewage for coronavirus: report (1)
  • Pools in New York to open Fourth of July weekend, governor says (1)
  • June 30: JFK airport becomes first airport to have on-site coronavirus testing for employees (1)
  • June 26: NYC's indoor dining will resume at reduced capacity on July 6, mayor says (1)
  • New York City is facing $9 billion revenue shortfall, mayor says (1)
  • June 25: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey impose 14-day quarantine on eight US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Utah (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 21: DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes (1)
  • June 18: Cuomo to consider 14-day coronavirus quarantine for people visiting New York (1)
  • New York City to enter 'Phase 2' of reopening Monday amid coronavirus, de Blasio confirms (1)
  • June 17: New York City to enter Phase 2 on Monday, Governor Cuomo says (1)
  • June 14: New York governor says there is a "very real possibility" state will roll back reopening if areas violate rules (1)
  • June 13: How New York’s coronavirus response made the pandemic worse (1)
  • New York Covid-19 rates reach new low as 2 more regions prepare to enter Phase 3 (1)
  • June 12: Catholic priests, Orthodox Jews sue Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio over reopening plan: ‘Blatant double-standard’ (1)
  • June 9: Cuomo urges protesters to get coronavirus tests as New York City starts reopening (1)
  • NYC subway ridership hits 800,000 for first time since coronavirus pandemic began (1)
  • June 6: New York could have taken a more targeted approach to the shutdown, researchers say (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • New York City's Hart Island burials soar during coronavirus pandemic (1)
  • June 4: New York City unveils outdoor dining plan (1)
  • New York City is still on track to reopen on Monday (1)
  • June 3: Restaurants in 7 regions in New York State can reopen for outdoor dining beginning June 4 (1)
  • June 1: Gov. Cuomo: Dentists offices to reopen today (1)
  • May 30: New York City to enter Phase 1 of reopening on June 8, governor Cuomo announced (1)
  • May 29: New York City, epicenter of US Covid-19 outbreak, 'on track' for June 8 reopening, Gov. Cuomo says (1)
  • New York City, epicenter of US Covid-19 outbreak, 'on track' for June 8 reopening, Gov. Cuomo says (1)
  • May 28: Gov. Cuomo to sign executive order allowing businesses to deny entry to customers without masks (1)
  • New York City to begin Phase 1 of reopening in first or second week of June, Mayor says (1)
  • May 27: With Long Island set to reopen on May 27, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets his sights on New York City (1)
  • With Long Island set to reopen on May 27, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets his sights on New York City (1)
  • New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business (1)
  • New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business (1)
  • May 26: New York Stock Exchange trading floor to reopen on May 26 (1)
  • May 25: Governor Cuomo announces state and local governments will provide death benefits for frontline workers who died from Covid=19 (1)
  • May 23: Exodus from NYC: The young join the rich in leaving the Big Apple (1)
  • Counties bordering New York City can enter Phase 1 of reopening shortly after Memorial Day, Gov. Cuomo said (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • April 11: NY Gov Cuomo channels Winston Churchill and warns re-opening the country too fast will end more lives (1)
  • April 4: New York City Sees More Burglaries of Businesses Under Coronavirus Emergency Measures (1)
  • April 3: New York City police officers arrested three people in Brooklyn over the weekend after they allegedly “failed to maintain social distancing." (1)
  • Store owners boarding up buildings across Manhattan (1)
  • April 2: A Million N95 Masks Are Coming From China—on Board the New England Patriots’ Plane (1)
  • March 30: Coronavirus Update: A Look Inside Brookdale Hospital’s ‘Medical Warzone’ (1)
  • March 29: A Field Hospital Is Being Built In Central Park As The Coronavirus Outbreak Continues (1)
  • March 28: Trump 'considering quarantine on New York' (1)
  • Rhode Island Governor Announces National Guard Will Go 'Door-to-Door' to Identify New Yorkers to Slow COVID-19 Spread (1)
  • March 27: A New York Doctor’s Warning. China warned Italy. Italy warned us. We didn’t listen. Now the onus is on the rest of America to listen to New York. (1)
  • Coronavirus in NY: Video shows disturbing, crowded hospital ER (1)
  • New York City to remain on pause through May. (1)
  • March 26: Truckers refusing to deliver food to New York. (1)
  • March 25: New York City weighs closing parks, playgrounds and streets to enforce social distancing. Predicts hospitals will be overwhelmed. (1)
  • NYC morgues near capacity (1)
  • New York City weighs closing parks, playgrounds and streets to enforce social distancing. Predicts hospitals will be overwhelmed. (1)
  • White House says ANYONE who has recently been to New York should self quarantine for 14 days (1)
  • NY will turn to experimental drugs for worst coronavirus cases: Cuomo (1)
  • Coronavirus made me DEAF: American woman, 20, who contracted Covid-19 in Italy says the virus made her lose her hearing as well as her sense of taste and smell (1)
  • March 24: New York hospitals treating coronavirus patients with vitamin C (1)
  • March 20: ‘GASPING’ FOR AIR Shock moment ‘wheezing man collapses on New York subway’ (1)
  • 100% of NY Work Force Must Stay Home. Non-essential gatherings of any size are banned. (1)
  • March 17: New Yorkers may be ordered to stay home as medical supplies run short by Reuters (1)
  • March 16: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are discouraging travel nightly from 8pm to 5am. Banning gatherings of more than 50 people. Shutting down bars. (1)
  • New York projected to run out of hospital beds. Asks President to have Army Corps of Engineers build temporary health centers. (1)
  • March 15: NYC to put new restrictions on bars and restaurants, close most entertainment venues (1)
  • National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)
  • March 12: New York declares state of emergency. De Blasio says coronavirus "could easily be a 6-month crisis." (1)
  • New York declares state of emergency. De Blasio says coronavirus "could easily be a 6-month crisis." (1)
  • NYC Mayor warns outbreak could be a 6 month crisis and New Yorkers should expect major changes. (1)
  • Governor Cuomo bans gatherings of more than 500 people. (1)
  • March 11: National Guard to be deployed to support New Rochelle (1)
  • March 10: New Rochelle 1-mile containment area created (1)

North Carolina

  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 19: 11 Apple stores will close in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona due to resurgence of Covid-19 cases (1)

Ohio

  • August 8: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife Fran DeWine have tested negative for Covid-19 for a second time after getting a false positive, DeWine said in a statement (1)
  • June 5: Ohio's amusement parks and casinos can reopen as soon as June 19 (1)
  • May 22: Undercover agents enforcing state health rules at restaurants, bars (1)
  • March 15: Ohio restaurants and bars closing

Oregon

  • June 12: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown hits pause on lifting coronavirus restrictions with infections on the rise (1)
  • March 13: The coronavirus turns deadly when it leads to ‘cytokine storm’; identifying this immune response is key to patient’s survival (1)

Pennsylvania

  • August 18: Pennsylvania will roll out coronavirus tracking app in September (1)
  • July 28: Philadelphia extends ban on indoor dining until September (1)
  • July 15: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf steps up coronavirus restrictions amid ‘unsettling’ climb in new cases (1)
  • July 14: Philadelphia cancels all large public events through February 2021 due to pandemic (1)
  • June 10: Pennsylvania Republicans vote to end governor's coronavirus emergency, setting up battle (1)
  • June 8: Pennsylvania unveils $225 million grant program for small businesses affected by Covid-19 (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 23: Pennsylvania: death toll passes 5,000 as cases inch toward 67,000 people (1)
  • May 22: Philadelphia region will move to the ‘yellow’ coronavirus reopening phase on June 5, Gov. Tom Wolf announces, and some other counties will go ‘green’ next week (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • April 10: Six THOUSAND families line up in their cars for hours at a food bank in San Antonio as millions across the country turn to charity organizations to keep from going hungry during coronavirus lockdown (1)
  • April 2: Pennsylvania woman faces $200 ticket from state police for violating Gov. Wolf’s stay-at-home order (1)
  • March 19: All non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close physical locations. (1)
  • March 17: Police in Philadelphia instructed to stop making arrests for crimes including: All narcotics offenses, Theft from persons, Retail theft, Theft from auto, Burglary, Vandalism, All bench warrants, Stolen auto, Economic crimes, and Prostitution. (1)
  • March 16: Moderna and Inovio to start vaccine trials (1)
  • March 15: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Orders All Bars And Restaurants To Close (1)

Puerto Rico

  • March 16: Puerto Rico implements nighttime curfew. Residents must stay home, but during day, people can only seek food, gasoline, or medical services. (1)

Rhode Island

  • August 4: New Jersey adds Rhode Island to Covid-19 travel quarantine list, removes Delaware and Washington, DC (1)
  • July 29: Rhode Island delays moving to next phase of reopening due to Covid-19 spread from parties (1)
  • June 29: Rhode Island issues mandatory 14-day quarantine for people coming from states with 5% positivity rate (1)
  • June 8: R.I. to push testing of people without coronavirus symptoms (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • April 13: ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as 7 States Ally to Reopen Economy: Live Updates (1)
  • March 28: Rhode Island Governor Announces National Guard Will Go 'Door-to-Door' to Identify New Yorkers to Slow COVID-19 Spread (1)
  • March 15: National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)

South Carolina

  • July 26: Covid-19 positivity rate in South Carolina is now more than 15% (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 19: 11 Apple stores will close in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona due to resurgence of Covid-19 cases (1)
  • June 13: South Carolina governor lifts coronavirus restrictions on bowling alleys and retail business capacity limits (1)
  • May 25: Tourists trickle back as Charleston, SC reopens after Covid-19 shutdown (1)

Texas

  • July 19: US Navy team to be deployed to South Texas to fight Covid-19 spread (1)
  • July 16: Texas governor on potential shutdown: "The answer is no" (1)
  • July 13: Houston mayor proposes a shutdown as city passes 30,000 Covid-19 cases (1)
  • Houston mayor proposes a shutdown as city passes 30,000 Covid-19 cases (1)
  • July 11: Researchers find new, more contagious coronavirus strain (1)
  • July 9: Texas reported 105 Covid-19-related deaths on Thursday, the highest single-day increase in coronavirus deaths (1)
  • July 8: Texas reported 98 Covid-19-related deaths on Wednesday, the highest single-day increase in coronavirus fatalities (1)
  • July 2: Austin mayor considering 35-day stay-at-home order (1)
  • Houston mayor asks people to take additional steps to "blunt the progression" of Covid-19 (1)
  • June 26: Texas governor announces extension of federally-supported Covid-19 testing sites (1)
  • Texas moves to close bars (1)
  • June 24: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 28: Texas to let fans attend sporting events at 25 percent capacity, starting Friday (1)
  • Texas Supreme Court rules lack of Covid-19 immunity not enough to qualify for mail-in voting (1)
  • April 10: Six THOUSAND families line up in their cars for hours at a food bank in San Antonio as millions across the country turn to charity organizations to keep from going hungry during coronavirus lockdown (1)
  • April 2: Residents in Texas city can face $1,000 fine for not wearing 'some form of covering over their nose and mouth' after new motion (1)

Vermont

  • March 15: Vermont closing all schools by Wednesday

Washington

  • June 24: Seattle moves to slash police budget by $20M to offset coronavirus losses (1)
  • New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to require 14-day quarantine for individuals traveling from Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Washington (1)
  • June 5: States reopen after coronavirus lockdowns: Florida joins list of states putting bars back in business (1)
  • May 30: Washington State stay-home orders to end on May 31 (1)
  • April 2: U.S. Army rolls into Seattle with field hospital built for combat (1)
  • March 23: WA State Officials Quietly Deciding Who Gets Medical Care When Hospitals Fill (1)
  • UW researchers look at how coronavirus turns body against itself and kills (1)
  • March 16: Two Emergency Room Doctors Are in Critical Condition With Coronavirus (1)
  • Moderna and Inovio to start vaccine trials (1)
  • March 15: National Guard activates to combat coronavirus spread in six states (1)
  • Washington state to close restaurants and bars, and entertainment/recreational facilities. All gatherings over 50 people prohibited. (1)
  • Potential coronavirus vaccine trial set to start on Monday (1)

Washington, D.C.

  • August 4: New Jersey adds Rhode Island to Covid-19 travel quarantine list, removes Delaware and Washington, DC (1)
  • July 24: DC mayor issues 14-day quarantine for people traveling from hotspots (1)
  • March 30: DC mayor threatens jail time for leaving home during coronavirus (1)
  • March 22: Washington, D.C., Closes Streets to Prevent Coronavirus Transmission (1)

West Virginia

  • March 23: Morgantown, West Virginia Mylan Plant to Restart Production of Anti-Malaria Drug Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Treatment (1)

World

  • March 22: Dr. Andrew Bostom: THE TIME IS NOW! Use Chloroquine (CQ) as Coronavirus Prophylaxis (1)

Argentina

  • March 19: Argentina under complete lockdown. No movement in the streets. Pharmacies, hospitals, supermarkets, and other essential services will remain open. Banks will be closed next week. (1)

Australia

  • March 17: Australia calls its citizens abroad to come back home. Gatherings of more than 500 people banned. (1)

Austria

  • June 15: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe (1)

Belgium

  • March 17: Doctor says lung scans for young patients were ‘nothing short of terrifying’ (1)

Brazil

  • March 21: Brazil's Sao Paulo braces for two-week coronavirus shutdown. All but non-essential businesses and services, including bars and restaurants, will remain closed across the country's most populous state, which includes its financial hub, for the duration. Guaranteed the continued national provision of a wide range of essential public services. These included internet, health and medical services, defense, water, sanitation and postal services. (1)

Bulgaria

  • July 9: Bulgaria closes indoor nightclubs, bans spectators at sporting events as Covid-19 cases rise (1)

Canada

  • March 11: Sasketoon research lab receives funding to find Coronavirus vaccine (1)

China

  • February 4: The steps needed to lockdown Wuhan, China. (1)

Czech Republic

  • March 13: Czech Republic closes its borders (1)

Denmark

  • March 13: Denmark closes borders, people asked to work from home, ban on large gatherings over 100 (1)

Egypt

  • May 25: Egypt’s doctors criticize government over virus ‘negligence’ (1)

European Union

  • March 17: EU borders closed for 30 days. French people's movements strongly reduced for 15 days. No family or social get-togethers. (1)

Finland

  • April 2: Finland is told its welfare state can't cope with virus fallout (1)

France

  • March 14: Restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and nightclubs closed. Grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and public transportation will remain open. (1)

Germany

  • May 26: Germany eyes lifting borders curbs with 31 European countries in June (1)

Greece

  • May 21: Greece Open to Tourists from June 15 without Covid-19 Tests or Quarantine (1)

Hong Kong

  • March 20: Second dog tests positive for coronavirus as owners warned not to abandon pets (1)

Hungary

  • March 30: Coronavirus: Hungary government gets sweeping powers (1)

Iceland

  • March 24: Scientists claim they have found FORTY mutations of the coronavirus (1)

India

  • March 25: India PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown (1)

Ireland

  • June 15: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe (1)

Israel

  • March 2: Israeli researchers near Covid-19 vaccine development. Expect to start producing vaccine in 8-10 weeks. (1)

Italy

  • March 11: All commercial activities, offices, cafes, shops closed, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, and transportation.

Japan

  • March 18: China Says Japan-Developed Drug Avigan Works Against Coronavirus (1)

Kenya

  • March 27: South Africa military enforcement of lockdown. Kenya issues curfew. (1)

Lebanon

  • August 18: Lebanon registered 421 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, will impose a countrywide lockdown (1)

Malaysia

  • March 25: Malaysia lockdown extended two weeks. (1)

Moldova

  • September 3: Moldovan leader plans to be vaccinated against coronavirus during trip to Russia (1)

Netherlands

  • March 23: Can a century-old TB vaccine steel the immune system against the new coronavirus? (1)

New Zealand

  • March 25: New Zealand: Fifty new cases, state of emergency declared to police lockdown (1)

North Korea

  • July 26: North Korea puts border city in lockdown over suspected Covid-19 outbreak (1)

Northern Ireland

  • March 18: All schools to close immediately.

Norway

  • March 12: Healthcare professionals no longer allowed to travel abroad.

Oman

  • March 13: Oman suspends tourist visas for 1 month (1)

Pakistan

  • June 10: WHO urges Pakistan to return to lockdown as hospitals struggle (1)

Panama

  • March 30: Panama to restrict movement by gender during virus quarantine (1)

Philippines

  • August 2: Philippine capital to reimpose tightened coronavirus restrictions as countrywide cases surpass 100,000 (1)

Poland

  • March 14: Only grocery stores, pharmacies, laundromats, and banks will remain open

Romania

  • March 24: Romania issues "stay-at-home" order.

Russia

  • March 21: Russia testing vaccine. (1)

Scotland

  • March 18: Coronavirus is not a bioweapon created in a lab, scientists say (1)

Singapore

  • May 24: Singapore Study: Covid-19 patients not infectious after 11 days of getting sick even though some may still test positive (1)

South Africa

  • March 23: South Africa to lock down for three weeks. (1)

South Korea

  • March 16: Moderna and Inovio to start vaccine trials (1)

Spain

  • March 14: Nationwide lockdown. All stores closed except groceries and pharmacies. Hotels converted to hospitals. (1)

Sweden

  • June 6: Sweden: people with coronavirus symptoms say getting a test is nearly impossible (1)

Switzerland

  • June 15: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe (1)

Thailand

  • March 16: South Korea tracking potential virus carriers through cell phones, Vietnam tracking locals and foreigners through mobile apps, Thai immigration tracking location data of those who enter the country. (1)

Tunisia

  • April 3: Tunisia 'robocop' enforces coronavirus lockdown (1)

Turkey

  • March 29: Countries reject China pandemic product batches (1)

United Kingdom

  • March 15: Soon every Briton over the age of 70 will be asked to remain at home for up to 4 months and have groceries and vital medication delivered.

Venezuela

  • July 3: Venezuela will reimpose lockdown next week as Covid-19 cases spread (1)

Vietnam

  • March 16: South Korea tracking potential virus carriers through cell phones, Vietnam tracking locals and foreigners through mobile apps, Thai immigration tracking location data of those who enter the country. (1)