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On January 20, China announced it reached 139 cases of pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus. So far, three people have died from the virus, which is mostly in Beijing. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
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On February 14, China revealed that over 1700 medics fighting the coronavirus have been infected themselves. This has created a crisis of its own in the country. Overall, 67,000 global cases of coronavirus have been documented, and the first European death from the disease occurred on February 15. The US revealed that it had its fourteenth documented case. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Kin
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On March 9, Ireland announced it will cancel all Saint Patrick’s Day parades in an attempt to curb coronavirus. On March 12, Uganda announced that it is restricting travel to and from countries affected by the coronavirus. Among these countries are China, Germany, France, America, Iran, Italy, and South Korea. As of March 13, Italy is still on complete lockdown. On March 14, it was announced that Spanish cases are up 1,500 in the last 24 hours. (CNN) Photo Source: webMD
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On April 27, South Korea told CNN that despite speculations, Kim Jong Un is “alive and well.” For a few days, there has been speculation that Kim Jong Un is in a vegitative state, or even dead, after a heart surgery. North Korea has not responded to speculations. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File
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On May 1, it was reported that Australia has almost completely flattened its curve, reporting just 16 new cases in 24 hours. Australia’s government will be meeting soon to discuss lifting the lockdown restrictions. On May 4, New Zealand announced that there were 0 new cases in the last 24 hours. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit
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By June 6, as US protests entered their 12th consecutive day, various European countries and Australia participated in Black Lives Matter protests themselves. On June 5, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a knee during BLM protests in Canada. On June 6, after a court overturned the ruling that protests are illegal due to coronavirus, over 10,000 people protested for justice in Sydney, Australia. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Rick Rycroft
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On July 29, a new research report suggested that coronavirus infecting humans may have been undetected in bats for decades. On July 29, CNN reported that the health ministry recognize a toxic cleaning agent as a COVID-19 cure. Health officials have warned that its use could be deadly. On July 30, Russia announced that it plans to have a coronavirus vaccine in just two weeks. The lab hopes to gain approval by August 10. (BBC/CNN) Photo Source: A
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On August 5, France recorded its largest number of cases in the last two months. The country had 1,695 cases in the last 24 hours. With 30,000 deaths, France now has the third highest deaths in Europe On August 7, India officially passed 2 million coronavirus cases. The country hit 1 million only three weeks prior. Africa reached 1 million coronavirus cases, it was reported that most public schools in Italy plan to open. (BBC/CNN) Photo Source: Claudio Peri/Pool Photo via AP
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On September 4, Russia released its first vaccine report, stating that the vaccine triggered an immune response in patients with little side effects. Experts elsewhere have stated that trial sizes are too small to prove effectiveness. On September 5, dozens of people were arrested in Melbourne, Australia as people continued to participate in anti-lockdown protests. Protests took place in various other Australian cities. (CNN) Photo Source: Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP
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On October 23, President Trump announced that Sudan and Israel have agreed to normalize relations. The agreement is designed to end the turbulent relations between the two countries. The two nations agreed to meet soon to discuss cooperation in the areas previously discussed. This is a sought after foreign policy for President Trump, who is just two weeks away from the election. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
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On November 6, Italy announced harsher restrictions, adding a curfew and 6 pm restaurant closures in certain areas. The decision came after the country tallied its highest number of infections and deaths in a 24 hour period. On November 6, it was reported that France has the highest infection rate of Europe, sparking stricter restrictions across the country. Cases are also rising in Germany, as well as Greece. (CNN) Photo Source: AP Photo/Antonio Calanni
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On December 9, the Supreme Court rejected a bid to overturn the election result in Pennsylvania. President Trump continues to seek recounts, but so far, no results have been overturned. On December 11, in another blow to President Trump, the Supreme Court rejected Texas’ bid to block thousands of ballots. The electoral college is expected to convene on Monday to confirm Joe Biden’s win. (BBC) Photo Source: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
