Coronavirus Outbreak Timeline Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research

Updated 1948 GMT (0348 HKT) April 2, 2020

Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.

Police detain a doctor in Quetta, Pakistan, who was among dozens of health-care workers protesting a lack of personal protective equipment on Monday, April 6.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
Police detain a doctor in Quetta, Pakistan, who was among dozens of health-care workers protesting a lack of personal protective equipment on Monday, April 6.
Hide Caption
1 of 191
A Catholic priest sprinkles holy water on devotees during Palm Sunday celebrations in Quezon City, Philippines, on April 5.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
A Catholic priest sprinkles holy water on devotees during Palm Sunday celebrations in Quezon City, Philippines, on April 5.
Hide Caption
2 of 191
Employees of the Lantz funeral company transport the coffin of a coronavirus victim in Mulhouse, France, on April 5.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
Employees of the Lantz funeral company transport the coffin of a coronavirus victim in Mulhouse, France, on April 5.
Hide Caption
3 of 191
People shine lights from their balcony during a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/05/world/india-coronavirus-candlelight-vigil/index.html" target="_blank">nationwide candlelight vigil</a> in Bangalore, India, on April 5.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
People shine lights from their balcony during a nationwide candlelight vigil in Bangalore, India, on April 5.
Hide Caption
4 of 191
A woman in Glasgow, Scotland, watches Britain's Queen Elizabeth II <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/05/uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-coronavirus-address-gbr-intl/index.html" target="_blank">give a television address</a> regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
A woman in Glasgow, Scotland, watches Britain's Queen Elizabeth II give a television address regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Hide Caption
5 of 191
Paramilitary members unload provisions in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday, April 4. It was the first day of government food distribution for people affected by the nation's lockdown.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
Paramilitary members unload provisions in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday, April 4. It was the first day of government food distribution for people affected by the nation's lockdown.
Hide Caption
6 of 191
The Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument have only a few visitors on Friday, April 3.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
The Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument have only a few visitors on Friday, April 3.
Hide Caption
7 of 191
A police officer wearing a coronavirus-themed outfit walks in a market in Chennai, India, to raise awareness about social distancing on Thursday, April 2.
Photos: The novel coronavirus outbreak
A police officer wearing a coronavirus-themed outfit walks in a market in Chennai, India, to raise awareness about social distancing on Thursday, April 2.
Hide Caption
8 of 191