13 March 2020: The Government of Transnistria banned all public gatherings.[8] 17 March 2020: The Government of Transnistria announced the shutdown of all kindergartens, schools, colleges and universities until the 5 April.[9] The entrance of foreign citizens (including Moldovan ones) to Transnistrian territory was also banned for a period of 19 days.[10] 21 March 2020: The first two positive COVID-19 cases were announced in Transnistria.[11] 24 March 2020: The Government of Transnistria announced the suspension of public transport.[12] 25 March 2020: According to the television channel TV PMR, the Government of Transnistria reported that there are 7 people infected with coronavirus, including 2 children.[13] 30 March 2020: By decree of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Transnistria, during the state of emergency, all citizens must carry an identity document and a special permission to be outside of their houses.[14] 31 March 2020: A 55-year-old woman from Tiraspol who suffered of heart problems and diabetes is the first deceased by COVID-19 in Transnistria.