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China reports its first unknown pneumonia cases to WHO. -
Measures Taken
Chinese health authorities close down the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan. -
Virus Facts
Chinese authorities confirm the identification of a novel coronavirus. -
Virus Facts
The virus is now known to cause fatality. The first fatality, of a 61-year-old man, is announced by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission two days after the actual death. -
Virus Facts
China maps out the entire genomic sequence of 2019-nCoV and shares it publicly. -
Geographical Distribution
Japanese authorities confirm that a Japanese national tested positive for the virus, which is understood as the first foreign case. This man, in his 30s, developed a high fever on January 3 in Wuhan and tested positive for the virus in Japan three days later. -
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The U.S implements screenings for symptoms at airports of San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. -
Geographical Distribution
South Korea reports its first confirmed case of a Chinese national. -
Virus Facts
The National Institutes of Health announces that it has begun on the development of a vaccine against the virus. -
Measures Taken
WHO publishes its first situation report on the novel coronavirus. -
Geographical Distribution
The first confirmed case in the North American continent is reported in the U.S. -
Measures Taken
Wuhan temporarily closes airports and railway stations. -
Virus Facts
WHO announces that the outbreak is not yet a public emergency of international concern. -
Measures Taken
A total of 13 cities in Hubei goes under lockdown. -
Measures Taken
The first evacuation is planned by Vietnam, as the government organizes a flight to evacuate its citizens and diplomats. -
Geographical Distribution
The first confirmed case in the Australian continent is reported. -
Geographical Distribution
The first confirmed case in the European continent is reported in France. -
Virus Facts
The first confirmed person-to-person transmission is reported in the US. -
Virus Facts
WHO officially declares the 2019-nCoV a global emergency. -
Measures Taken
The U.S President's administration announces denial of entry of foreign nationals who have traveled in China in the last 14 days. -
Measures Taken
China completes building the Wuhan quarantine hospital in 8 days. -
Measures Taken
Hong Kong introduces prison sentences and fines to anyone breaching the quarantine rules. -
Virus Facts
Death toll exceeds 900, surpassing that of MERS, although the fatality rate is lower at a current level. -
Virus Facts
China begins testing a candidate vaccine on animals. -
Virus Facts
WHO announces the official name of the virus: COVID-19. -
Measures Taken
Pakistan refuses to evacuate its citizens in Wuhan, worrying an outbreak at home due to its poor health care system.
