Mass shootings in the United States A man shoots six people, killing four and himself, at a gas station in Springfield, Missouri.
Constitutional Court of Russia The Constitutional Court of Russia approves amendments to the Constitution proposed by President Vladimir Putin.
Sagamihara stabbings A court in Japan sentences Satoshi Uematsu to death for one of the country's worst mass murders, in which he killed 19 disabled people.
COVID-19 pandemic Philippine Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri becomes one of the 142 cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines after his test results return positive.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares a Luzon-wide "enhanced community quarantine" during the second day of the already community quarantined Metro Manila.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Canada will close its borders to all foreign travelers due to the pandemic, effective on Wednesday. Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S. citizens. Only four airports will continue to receive international flights: Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montréal–Trudeau, and Calgary. Domestic flights and flights from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as foreign commerce and trade, will not be affected.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte becomes the first Prime Minister since 1973 to hold a rare televised address to the nation concerning the coronavirus pandemic.
The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, order the closure of all bars and restaurants and ban gatherings of 50 or more people in their states or cities in response to the pandemic.
All K–12 schools are closed in 37 U.S. states as of today, affecting a total of 37.4 million students in 72,000 schools.
The U.S. has 4,459 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of today, resulting in 86 deaths. West Virginia remains the only state with no confirmed cases.
Russian government has decided to provisionally limit the entry of foreigners into Russia to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules will come to force on Wednesday and will last until May 1. Diplomats, those "residing permanently in Russia", along with some other categories e.g. crews of aircraft, international truck drivers and people who attend funerals are exempted.
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs imposes a nationwide ban on all prayer gatherings in mosques.
Grand Ayatollah Hashem Bathaie Golpayenagi dies two days after testing positive for COVID-19, as Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 129 more deaths from the virus.
Bahrain reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a 65-year-old woman who returned from Iran last month.
The COVID-19 cases in Andorra amount to 14 after a rise of 9 on the day with the highest cases registered. Prime Minister also announces the stoppage of construction and industry for 8 days.
Prime Minister Robert Abela announces the closing of all public locals but refuses to order a lockdown.
Armenia declares a state of emergency lasting until April 14 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The emergency measures include the closure of all educational institutions, closing the borders with Georgia and Iran, banning gatherings with over 20 people, and postponing the 2020 Armenian constitutional referendum.
The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in Wales. The 68-year-old patient was being treated at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin declares a state of emergency and closes all schools until April 13 in response to the coronavirus.
Poland's Environment Minister Michał Woś tests positive for COVID-19. Other Cabinet ministers' workers self-isolate but later test negative.
Basque and Galician elections, both scheduled for 5 April are postponed until the crisis is overcome.
The Spanish government takes control of all private hospitals to help the country's healthcare system cope with the virus pandemic.
Regional presidents of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Catalonia, Quim Torra, test positive for COVID-19, as both regions are the most affected by the pandemic in the country.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle begins testing a possible COVID-19 vaccine on 45 people.
The 2020 Dayton Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio convention, is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Renault announces that it is halting all production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses. S&P futures fall 5%, triggering a trading halt in response to the Federal Reserve's emergency measures.
COVID-19 pandemic Actors Idris Elba and Kristofer Hivju reveal they have both tested positive for COVID-19.