The first confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. 2020-04-12
The Governor of the Duarte Province, Luis Núñez, tests positive for COVID-19 just after his wife dies from the virus. 2020-04-3
Pope Francis, in a call for a worldwide prayer, announces he will hold a special service to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic. 2020-03-22
Marcello Natali, a doctor from Italy known for exposing the country's chronic shortage of medical supplies, dies from the coronavirus. The Italian Federation of General Practitioners confirms his death. 2020-03-19
The Spanish government takes control of all private hospitals to help the country's healthcare system cope with the virus pandemic. 2020-03-16
Delaware Governor John Carney orders the closing of all public schools in the state due to coronavirus concerns. 2020-03-13
Delaware Governor John Carney declares a state of emergency and recommends the cancellation of all non-essential public gatherings of over 100 people. 2020-03-12
The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. 2020-03-7