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COVID 19 / CORONAVIRUS TIMELINE |
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APRIL |
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| 2-Apr-20 |
Spain death toll crossed 10000 |
Global |
| 3-Apr-20 |
PM Modi asks nation to light lamps on April 5 at 9 pm for 9 minutes. India cases cross 2500. Hotstar became Disney Hotstar |
India |
| 3-Apr-20 |
Boris Johnson continues to self isolate after showing more symptoms of Covid19. Covid cases cross 1 million. Deaths cross 53000 |
Global |
| 4-Apr-20 |
Spain overtakes Italy in Virus cases. US Accused by Germany and Canada of hijacking medical supplies |
Global |
| 4-Apr-20 |
Rahul Gandhi Tweets that India is not testing enough and posts graph to prove it. |
India |
| 5-Apr-20 |
News reports suggest that 430K people traveled from China to US since Virus came in news. Global cases cross 12 Lakhs, toll crosses 65000. Boris Johnson admitted to hospital after serious complication due to Coronavirus. Queen addresses UK and Commonwealth. “We will return” |
Global |
| 5-Apr-20 |
Kanika Kapoor tests Negative after six tests. At 9 PM, the nation turns of lights and lights torches and diyas on balcony. US seeks India’s help for large amounts of Hydroxychloroquine |
India |
| 6-Apr-20 |
1 Lakh Indian seafarers in the lurch due to Coronavirus. 30% paycut for MP’s, MPLADS suspended. 59 of 14910 quarantined in Karnataka (arrived in Bangalore between Marc 8 to 22) tested positive |
India |
| 7-Apr-20 |
Wuhan reopens from a 76 day lockdown. No new Virus death in China. Japan declares month long state of emergency |
Global |
| 7-Apr-20 |
215 convicts don’t want to leave jail in Bangalore due to Covid-19. Over 18K vehicles seized during lockdown to be released only on court order. Sensex surges by 2476 points on global cues |
India |
| 8-Apr-20 |
Saudi declares ceasefire in Yemen amid virus concerns. British PM better now. Out of ICU. Sanders drops of US Presidency race. Suspends campaign. Oyo sends its employees in UK and US on leave. 6.5K athletes get to keep their spot in Olympics. 150 royals in Saudi likely to have contracted Covid-19. Dubai suspends marriage and divorces until further notice. 5G towers are being torched in UK over conspiracy fears. US death projected to be 60,000. Kuwait returnees are being quarantined in plush hotels. US deaths touch 13000 |
Global |
| 8-Apr-20 |
PM speaks of “national emergency” while indicating lockdown extension. Sonu Sood offers his Juhu hotel as quarantine Center days after Shah Rukh Khan offers his office building to be used for the same. 3.5 Lakh trucks stuck with Rs 35K cr worth of goods. Kidney patient forcibly discharged from Delhi hospital dies. Virus compels hospitals to postpone 70% of surgeries |
India |
| 9-Apr-20 |
16.8 million have sought US jobless Aid since outbreak. Spain, Italy, Iran to extend lockdown and mass gathering restrictions. Wuhan is recovering back to life after lifting lockdown. Reports come of ‘false negatives’ during tests which makes anti-Covid fight a bigger challenge. WHO also looking into it. Global cases cross 15 Lakhs, toll crosses 89000. Australia tour of Bangladesh in June has been called off. ILO says 400 million workers may become poorer. Brazilian President asks for HCQ from India and makes reference to Hanuman. 2 PIO Doctors die of Covid in UK. |
Global |
| 9-Apr-20 |
Odisha extends lockdown till April 30. First state to do so. Japan Airlines announces evacuation flights for its citizens from April 12 to 14 from Bengaluru. International travellers who landed in Bangalore complete mandatory quarantine period but cannot travel back to their home due to lockdown. After 7 weeks in Red, Sensex gains 1266 points. Delhi, Mumbai, UP, MP and Odisha make masks includes homemade masks compulsory. Odisha includes fines. 3.5 Lakh trucks carrying Rs35K crore goods stranded. Nasscom seeks package for benched BPM staff. Supreme Court asks for tests to be made free in even Private labs. Govt asks for each district to keep 500 beds ready. First indication that relaxation are coming after mapping districts. Death toll from Covid approaches 200. Insurance companies swamped with wild claims of Rs 43000 per day for Covid treatment. 30 days since Covid entered Bangalore on March 9. Worker dies at camp in Ballari after trek from Bengaluru. Karnataka also makes masks cumpolsory. Karnataka has its 5th victim of Covid. Doctors fear infection fear could cause OCD relapse in cured patients. Free milk offer draws 1000 in Bengaluru. |
India |
| 10-Apr-20 |
Worldwide toll crosses 100,000, 50 test positive in French aircraft carrier, NY confirms more cases than any country, WHO warns against lifting lockdowns too early, IMF warns that World is going into Depression unlike any seen. US and Taliban meet again at Doha to discuss ceasefire violations a charge which US denies. Burning Man festival to be held on August-September has been cancelled |
Global |
| 11-Apr-20 |
Health ministry issues 1K plus cases in 24 hours. Says 8.2 Lakh cases would have been by April 15 if there was no lockdown. Ministers and senior officers to be back at work at office from Monday for Central Govt. Nihangs chop off arm of cop who asked them to stick to restriction in Punjab |
India |
| 11-Apr-20 |
US tops toll tally sees 2000+ deaths in a day. Total toll 20000+. NYC schools to be shut till September. Formula One great Stirling Moss passes away |
Global |
| 12-Apr-20 |
All 50 US States declared disaster zones. NY death toll tops 700 for 6th day. British PM Boris Johnson out of hospital (tests negative). Addresses nation. 10% of US Aircraft Carrier Theodore Roosevelt crew tests positive at Guam where it docked. UAE to take action against countries not taking back its citizens. France to quarantine 1900 of its sailors from its Aircraft Carrier. China to tighten border controls after sharp rise in imported cases |
Global |
| 12-Apr-20 |
India GDP to dip to 1.5-2.8% says World Bank. Worst economic performance in 40 years. 444 Oz citizens fly home from India over the weekend. 24000 US Nationals still in India. Out of 35000 UK citizens 20000 have opted to fly out. Haryana, West Bengal and Gujarat make masks mandatory days after Chandigarh and Punjab. Indian Film Body strictly tells members (singers, musicians, artists, technicians) not to work with Pakistani artistes, singers |
India |
| 13-Apr-20 |
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown after Odisha, Maharashtra, Telengana and Punjab |
India |
| 13-Apr-20 |
Spain starts loosening lockdown. To restart some sectors. Sanders endorses Biden as Democrat Candidate in an hour long talk between themselves on TV |
Global |
| 14-Apr-20 |
PM Modi announced to increase lockdown by 19 more days till May 3 adding to 21 days making in total of 40 days pan-India. Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, TN have riots where migrants want to go home but are not allowed, News comes of CoronaVirus also found in Indian bats. IPL put off indefinitely. Sports Authority of India suspends training till May 3. Hockey India suspends games till July. Kerala is flattening the curve as data shows recoveries exceed cases. In Bangalore, woman walks 7 kms in search of hospital and delivers baby at dental clinic in Bangalore. State Govt is broke amid lockdown and shutdown |
India |
| 14-Apr-20 |
Global cases race towards 2 million. Italy, Austria and Spain relax lockdown. France extends it till May 11. Tour De France starting on June 27 postponed till July. US, UAE agree to Visa extensions. Obama backs Biden. Normal vaccination programs at risk around the world amid Covid scare. Death toll in Britain at 12125. “Pocongs” help in Indonesia village lockdown |
Global |
| 15-Apr-20 |
Trump halts WHO funding. Covid cases cross 2 million, China accused of not warning world for 6 days about human to human transmission. Elizabeth Warren too endorses Biden. 4 months for virus to be 1 million but 12 days to reach 2 million. Emirates Airlines 1st to start spot test on flyers. Tour de france to be held from August 29 to Sep 20. US death toll from virus becomes highest in the world. Zoo to feed animals to animals in Germany if no funds available. “Polar bear last to go” |
Global |
| 15-Apr-20 |
Exports fall 35% steepest since 1991. Foreign nationals from Japan, Canada, France and UK head back from India in various flights. Army chief visits J&K border areas amid surge in cross border firing. Wipro will not provide Q1 guidance. Pizza guy tests positive in Delhi. Actor Ranjit Choudhary dies (not Covid related). Cured Kodagu man back in hospital with fresh symptoms (tested negative subsequently). Jayamahal Road 1km long mango market now limited to just 2 shops. Muslim associations in Karnataka urges to avoid Mosque visits during Ramzan. Techie recovers after 30 days hospital stay. |
India |
| 16-Apr-20 |
Trump Accuses China of making Virus in a Lab not a market. 22 million Americans now out of work. India agrees to sell anti-Malaria drug to Malaysia indicating a thaw in relationship. Britain investigates as to why ethnic minorities are worst hit by Covid. WW2 veteran Tom Moore walk generates $16 million in UK. Japan cases rise to 9000 as full country placed under emergency. Russia postpones May 9 military parade. IMF warning that $9 trillion could be lost in Covid fight. China builds new hospital at Russia border to screen its citizens returning. |
Global |
| 16-Apr-20 |
Lockdown cost pegged at Rs 4.8 Lakh cr so far says IIT Bombay study. Maharashtra case count crosses 3000. Rahul Gandhi addresses nation via Press conference. Warns PM against declaring premature victory over Covid. Contractors request Bangalore Metro to release payments to pay 9000 workers. With 36 new cases highest single day rise for Karnataka. 2 Special trains from Bangalore to carry officers and troops to borders. Nearly 50% of Corona patients in Bangalore have recovered |
India |
| 17-Apr-20 |
China first ever economy contraction by 6.8% in First Quarter due to Coronavirus. China revises death toll due to Corona virus goes by 1200 or 50%, WHO says all countries may have to do it. China denies coverup in Coronavirus outbreak. Iran parades medical gear not missiles on Army day. Nikhil Kumaraswamy wedding held at Ramangara farmhouse instead of Bangalore. Held with 50 persons instead of 1 Lakh which was plan if there was no Covid |
Global |
| 17-Apr-20 |
RBI Booster shot to economy after address by Governor much-needed relief for small and medium-sized financial organisations including NBFCs and MFIs. E-orders drop 30% following pizza guy testing positive. On Thursday night three people including two Sadhus going towards Surat from Mumbai were killed by 100 strong village mob who suspected them to be thieves. Incident happened after they entered diversion road after they were turned away from main road at Gujarat border due to lockdown |
India |
| 18-Apr-20 |
Pakistan extends ban on domestic, international flights till April 30. Anti-Lockdown protests put on steam in US. Trump tweets to “Liberate” Michigan, Minnesotta and Virginia. Virus toll crosses 1,50,000. 20 Afghan prez palace staff test positive. Africa toll crosses 1000+. Europe toll crosses 100,000.Japan, Britain and Mexico extend lockdown. Top aide (Chief of Staff) to Nigeria president dies of virus. Queen Elizabeth to tone down birthday celebrations on 21 April. Zimbabwe suspends Annual Day celebrations. Taylor Swift cancels all 2020 tour dates. Trump warns China of “consequences”. American lawyers to initiate lawsuit of trillions of Dollars against China. “Fire Faucci” chants heard in protests against lockdown in US. |
Global |
| 18-Apr-20 |
AIFF concludes all leagues. Mohan Bagan crowned champions. India changes FDI policy to block threat of takeovers from China. 26 Navy sailors and Army Doc test positive in Mumbai. Fear of transmission has pet owners abandoning their pets. Karnataka State has 14th casualty |
India |
| 19-Apr-20 |
Kerala to open partially from 20th. To allow traffic, hotels in 50% of districts. Odisha CM announces steps to bring back its citizens including tourists, workers, pilgrims stuck in various parts of country home after lockdown is lifted. Sarpanches to get District Collector powers in Odisha. No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi. Tough new regulations come in force for air-ambulances. Entire Pune declared “containment zone”. Center plans to reduce imports post-Covid. Covid-19 does not see race, religion, caste before striking, says PM Modi in a Tweet. Thousands of students of UP make way back home from Kota Rajasthan in 250 buses. Rajnath Singh says India carrying out “targetted strikes” to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and eliminating terrorists before they think of “crossing over”. Kids seen eating frogs in Bihar. Goa Covid free as per latest reports. Congress requests Center to declare Covid a national calamity. Center allows migrant workers to travel “intra-state” for work but cannot return to their home states. Financial crisis due to Covid in Karnataka. Quarantine move sets off tension in Bangalore area of Padarayanapura |
India |
| 19-Apr-20 |
Turkeministan begins football season with fans despite warnings about virus. Virtual concert with A-Listers raises $128 million for WHO. Virus traced in non-drinking water supply in Paris. Doctors alarmed at Covid patients with kidney failures in US. Wuhan lab denies virus originated at its lab. Obesity seen as a risk for Covid. Debate rages “Died with Covid vs died of Covid” |
Global |
| 20-Apr-20 |
Assam says cannot pay May salaries without Financial assistance. 80% cases show no or mild symptoms says health ministry. China continues India supplies amid FDI ban. Yoga centers across country under scrutiny for foreigners. Infosys freezes hiring, pay hikes. Mob attacks funeral of Covid infected Doctor in Chennai. Curfew imposed in Pune till April 27. Spot arrests banned in Ahmedabad to stop Covid spread. Bihar rejects “kids eating frog” video. 2 lakh soldiers to rejoin forces with quarantine code. UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s father passes away in Delhi. CM not to attend funeral. 1st patient in India given plasma therapy makes recovery and taken off ventilator. 6 foreigners living in cave near Rishikesh rescued. Boats and milk van ferry people across Telangana and Andhra borders |
India |
| 20-Apr-20 |
First time in history oil futures sell below $0 in US. South Africa call off June Sri Lanka tour. Oz players willing to take pay cut. Novak opposes compulsory vaccination. Huge debate in US over American lives vs economy. Sri Lanka puts off polls till end of June . 18 killed in rural Canadian shooting. Germany eases lockdown. In Russia thousands of troops were ordered into quarantine after rehearsing for military parade of May 9 which was called off earlier. |
Global |
| 21-Apr-20 |
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 50 lakh and awards for COVID-19 martyrs and harsh punishment under NSA for attacks on frontline workers. British, Oman, Germany and Canadian Govts operate special flights to take their citizens out of the country. Rashtrapati Bhavan and Lok Sabha under Covid scare after employee and family member test positive. 1 Lakh litres of fresh beer heads for drains after lockdown. Eway bills drop on highways from 20Lakh in February to 1 Lakh in March. In Karnataka, Dentist who helps woman (who walked 7 kms) to deliver baby glad she could help save life of woman and baby. Washermen and women wash hospital clothes as it is their lifeline. |
India |
| 21-Apr-20 |
Trump vows immigration halt. Report crops about North Korea dictator Kim being unwell following surgery. Pakistan PM undergoes test for Coronavirus after person he met tests positive. China hopes to develop Covid vaccine by end of year. UN Food agency says world on brink of hunger pandemic. UK Queen marks low-key 94th birthday amid pandemic. |
Global |
| 22-Apr-20 |
Jio and Facebook tie up in a massive deal of Rs 44K crore. Rapid test kits barred in India after false negatives. Union Govt also makes harsh punishment upto 7 yrs jail for attacking Covid frontline workers. 6 month old baby tests +ve for Covid in Chandigarh. Indian Oman embassy warns against Covid hatred against minorities. Indian Medical Association calls off planned protests after meeting Amit Shah and Dr Harshvardhan. Cabinet approves Rs 15K crore Covid package. Teachers protest “no-fee” orders. 26K dentists in Karnataka face uncertain future. 3 yrs jail, State Ordinance says Rs50K fine for attacking Covid frontline workers. Auto driver saves ‘miracle’ baby who survives pack of dogs and getting run over by vehicles at 4:20 AM |
India |
| 22-Apr-20 |
Selling on “darkweb, Vaccines and blood of recovered patients. Trump bans green cards to save American jobs while jobless approach 26 million. Pak PM Imran Khan test -ve for Coronavirus. 420 PIO’s have died of Covid in UK. US Govt panel recommends against use of malaria drug. Chinese recovered Covid patients continue to test positive for the virus |
Global |
| 23-Apr-20 |
China gives WHO additional $30 million after US freezes fund. Docs in US say that Covid is causing blood clots in patients. Sweden opted for ‘herd immunity’ and is approaching within weeks. WHO appeals to US to reconsider stoppage of funding as “virus to be there for a long time”. Trump suggests injecting disinfectant and getting Ultra Violet light from inside body to stop Corona virus |
Global |
| 23-Apr-20 |
Forces not to ink big def deal in near future due to Covid. Center freezes DA for 18 months eyes windfall of Rs 38K crore. Doctors say feet rash could be new Covid sign. Odisha shuts three districts for 60hours as cases rise to 89. Govt deploys chartered flights to export Karnataka mangoes |
India |
| 24-Apr-20 |
Franklin Templeton to shut 6 debt funds in a 1st in Mutual Fund history. Remittances to India to plunge by 23% in 2020 |
India |
| 24-Apr-20 |
Trump says he was only being ‘sarcastic’ while suggesting use of injecting disinfectants |
Global |
| 25-Apr-20 |
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dials PM Modi as uncertainty over Rath Yatra looms large amid Covid-19. Till May 3 all functions at temple to be held behind closed doors. Seven pregnant women recover from Covid in Kerala. Ahmedabad can see 8L cases by May-end and Surat 1.64 L says prediction. Highest death tally of 54 in a day in India. China opens “green channel” to allow flights with medical equipment passage to India. Punjab CM hints that “complete reversal of lockdown” may not happen anytime soon. 9 RPF men tests positive in bengal |
India |
| 25-Apr-20 |
100 different development efforts are taking place simultaneously for Covid vaccine. China firm says new vaccine definitely shows effect on monkeys. FDA warns against use of Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine due to adverse side effects to heart. Modi and Jaishankar dial Gulf leaders to stop “Islamophobia effect” |
Global |
| 26-Apr-20 |
WHO says no proof that recovered patients cannot be reinfected. Some recovered patients have low levels of antibodies. Warns countries against issuing ‘immunity passports’. Dutch league ends season. 4000 Lanka navy men quarantined after 60 test positive. New Italian cruise ship Costa Atlantica with 148 infected docked in Japan. Trump targets Beijing in short press meet. First fake news of N.Korea dictator death in “botched surgery” surfaces online. |
Global |
| 26-Apr-20 |
Lawyer appears in Vest during video hearing, judge adjourns court. BJP minister asks CEO’s to ‘take advantage’ of great hatred towards China. In In Karnataka, three kids infected, mom stays at hospital wearing PPE. Migrants take ration not meant for them and they were booked. Karnataka students request return from Kota |
India |
| 27-Apr-20 |
PM Modi holds meeting with CMs regarding Covid. Goa wants state borders to remain closed beyond May 3. India cases approach 28K. L-strain seen in Wuhan is driving up Gujarat cases. 4 lakh Jains gather in e-congregation for Akshaya Tritiya. RBI opens Rs 50K crore fund for Mutual funds. States construct walls and dig trenches in borders. Virus may affect nervous system as well as conjuctivitis may also be a symptom. Cabbies launch “selfie with empty vessels” protest. Clubs fear beer stock will go bad. Harm bats and you will be punished says Chief Wildlife warden. More flights take foreigners out of KI Airport including Georgia, Azerbaijan, Cairo, Stockholm and Bhutan. Covid Patient jumps to death in Victoria hospital |
India |
| 27-Apr-20 |
Bats not the culprit say global researchers. Boxing resumes in Nicaragua. Tajikistan suspends football league. China says now no hospitalised case in Wuhan |
Global |
| 28-Apr-20 |
Global cases cross 3 million. Russia crosses China cases of 87K. New Zealand claims to have “eliminated virus” reopens economy. WHO adds six more indicators of Covid, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of taste or smell. Bill Gates funded vaccine could be ready in 12 months. Study says Corona lingers in air but unsure if infectious |
Global |
| 28-Apr-20 |
Goa CM seeks to shut borders with Karnataka and Maharashtra. Reports suggest 10 virus types have evolved over last four months. Maharashtra reports 27 new deaths in a single day, highest ever. Now PM says to Indians to gear up to woo companies leaving China. Delhi zoo begins killing animals sourced from outside inside zoo to feed the big cats. Senior corporator dies of Covid in Ahmedabad |
India |
| 29-Apr-20 |
Actor Irrfan Khan passes away in Mumbai |
India |
| 29-Apr-20 |
US virus toll in 3 months tops Vietnam War losses even as CDC says 59K+ fatalities likely understated. Hillary Clinton endorses Biden and wishes he were President. It is a boy of UK PM Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds. FDA to back emergency use of drug Remdesivir to shorten recovery. |
Global |
| 30-Apr-20 |
Russia cases cross 100,000. US economy shrinks for the first time in six years. Japan says Olympics might be cancelled if virus not controlled by next year |
Global |
| 30-Apr-20 |
Center allows migrant workers to return. Punjab extends lockdown till May 17. Actor Rishi Kapoor passes away in Mumbai. Centre allows inter state movement via road for benefit of migrants and students. In Karnataka announcement made that entire ward won’t be shut for Virus cases. Sharp fall in heart attack and stroke cases noted in India due to cleaner air and less stress. |
India |
