In a televised address, Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio confirms the country's first case of COVID-19, a 37-year-old man who had recently travelled back from France. 2020-03-31
Russia announces that all borders will be closed effective March 30 to counter the spread of COVID-19. The new measure will not apply to Russian diplomats or drivers of freight trucks, among others. 2020-03-28
France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases. 2020-03-28
Complete lockdowns are announced in 30 states and union territories of India in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. 2020-03-24
The San Francisco Bay Area orders a shelter in place for six counties. 2020-03-16
Samoa bans all cruise ships from visiting the country amid growing efforts to keep the virus away. 2020-02-22