The total number of cases stood at 546.Oman reports 62 new Covid-19 cases , total 546 , Oman Observer , 11 April 2020

By April 12 , 2020 , there were more than 3 deaths due to corona in Oman .


The total number of cases stood at 546.Oman reports 62 new Covid-19 cases , total 546 , Oman Observer , 11 April 2020 On 12 April , a 37-year-old male expat died due to Covid-19 , increasing the national tally of deaths to 4.


The capital city , Muscat continues to be the region with the highest number of confirmed cases at over 300 .


The capital city , Muscat continues to be the region with the highest number of confirmed cases at over 400 .


Al Nahda Hospital to suspend outpatient appointments , Oman Observer , 1 April 2020 The Sultan 's Armed Forces ( SAF ) and Royal Oman Police ( ROP ) also started to enforce joint checkpoints on the roads linking the entrances and exits of the Sultanate 's governorates the same day .

As a result of an increase in corona cases , the wilayat of Muttrah was isolated in April 2020 .


Al Nahda Hospital to suspend outpatient appointments , Oman Observer , 1 April 2020 The wilayat of Muttrah was isolated from other parts of Muscat the same day due to a sharp increase in the number of cases in the region. < ref name= '' muttrah '' > The Sultan 's Armed Forces ( SAF ) and Royal Oman Police ( ROP ) also started to enforce joint checkpoints on the roads linking the entrances and exits of the Sultanate 's governorates the same day .


After April 3 , 2020 , Oman experienced more than one death due to corona .


Oman reports second Covid-19 death , Oman Observer , 4 April 2020


As of 28 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 210 , of which 34 cases have recovered so far.

Before April 1 , 2020 , Oman had 210 corona cases .


As of 1 April , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 210 , of which 34 cases have recovered so far and 1 death.


By April 1 , 2020 , Oman had 210 corona cases .


As of 21 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 52 , of which 45 are travel-related and 7 are through local transmission .

Before March 22 , 2020 , Oman had less than 53 corona cases .


As of 22 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 55 , of which 45 are travel-related and 11 are through local transmission .


By March 22 , 2020 , Oman had more than 53 corona cases .


As of 26 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 131 , of which 23 cases have recovered so far.

Before March 27 , 2020 , Oman had less than 140 corona cases .


As of 28 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 152 , of which 23 cases have recovered so far.


By March 27 , 2020 , Oman had more than 140 corona cases .


As of 23 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 2348 , of which 17 cases have recovered so far.

By March 23 , 2020 , Oman had more than 100 corona cases .


As of 23 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 67 , of which 17 cases have recovered so far.


By March 23 , 2020 , Oman had less than 100 corona cases .


As of 18 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 33 , of which 24 are travel-related .

Of the corona cases reported on March 18 , 2020 , in Oman , less than 25 had traveled .


As of 18 March , the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate is 33 , of which 29 are travel-related .


Of the corona cases reported on March 18 , 2020 , in Oman , more than 25 had traveled .


People over 65 years-old are allowed to leave their homes only between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. and 7 p.m-10 p.m.

Romanian residents over 65 years old are can only leave their homes between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in case of a medical emergency or for work .


Except for work and medical emergency , people over 65 are only allowed to leave their homes between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. and 7 p.m-10 p.m.


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 23 , the Romanian Government reports 12,226 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 28,131 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 113,336 tests having been processed.

Romania had conducted less than 118,000 COVID-19 tests by April 23 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 24 , the Romanian Government reports 12,251 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 27,410 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 121,602 tests having been processed.


Romania had conducted more than 118,000 COVID-19 tests by April 24 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 22 , the Romanian Government reports 12,809 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 40,774 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 106,357 tests having been processed.

Romania had conducted less than 110,000 COVID-19 tests by April 22 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 23 , the Romanian Government reports 2,226 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 28,131 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 113,336 tests having been processed.


Romania had conducted more than 110,000 COVID-19 tests by April 23 , 2020 .


On April 2 , Harghita reported its first case , becoming the last county in Romania to report at least one case. On April 4 , a seventh Military Ordinance has been issued , further extending the national lockdown period , and placing yet a second town under strict quarantine .

The population of the Romanian town of Țăndărei , in Ialomița County , was quarantined for a second time on April 4 , 2020 .


On April 2 , Harghita reported its first case , becoming the last county in Romania to report at least one case.=== April 4–present : Țăndărei quarantine , Easter period ===On April 4 , a seventh Military Ordinance has been issued , further extending the national lockdown period , and imposing a second local quarantine on the town of Țăndărei , Ialomița County .


Romania has conducted less than 82,000 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted more than 82,000 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted less than 60,000 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted more than 60,000 COVID-19 tests .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 29 March , 9,464 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 124,235 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .

9,464 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation before March 30 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 30 March , 9,464 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 124,235 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .


9,464 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation after March 29 , 2020 .


Romania has conducted less than 20,000 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted less than 16,500 COVID-19 tests .


Romania has conducted more than 16,500 COVID-19 tests .


As of 24 March , 5,515 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 83,970 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

Less than 5,800 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation by March 24 , 2020 .


As of 24 March , 6,016 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 96,055 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


More than 5,800 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation by March 24 , 2020 .


6,016 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation before March 25 , 2020 .


As of 25 March , 6,016 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 96,055 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


6,016 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation after March 24 , 2020 .


As of 22 March , 4,803 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 65,799 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

Less than 5,000 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation by March 22 , 2020 .


As of 22 March , 5,066 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 72,247 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


More than 5,000 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation by March 22 , 2020 .


As of 23 March , 5,515 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 83,970 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

5,515 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation before March 24 , 2020 .


5,515 coronavirus patients had been hospitalized in isolation after March 23 , 2020 .


All of them had preexisting conditions : one was on dialysis , one had terminal cancer , and one had diabetes .

One patient who contracted coronavirus in Romania was on dialysis .


All of them had preexisting conditions : one patient was on dialysis , one had terminal cancer , and one had diabetes .


As of 16 March , 3,008 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 15,546 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.

Less than 3,100 coronavirus patients in Romania had been hospitalized in isolation by March 16 , 2020 .


As of 16 March , 3,282 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 16,610 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.


More than 3,100 coronavirus patients in Romania had been hospitalized in isolation by March 16 , 2020 .


From 15 March , the Ministry of Health has no longer published data on sex , age , origin and other details regarding individual cases .

The Romanian Ministry of Health used to published data about coronavirus patients such as age and contacts before March 15 , 2020 .


From 15 March , the Ministry of Health has no longer published data on sex , age , origin , contacts and other details regarding individual cases .


Furthermore , the Minister announced that as a measure to prevent illness , the Ministry of Education and Research had decided to suspend all county and regional school olympiads , as well as sports competitions , until a date to be communicated later.

All county and regional school sports competitions in Romania will be suspended indefinitely .


Furthermore , Anisie announced that , as a measure of prevention and control of the illnesses with COVID-19 in schools , the Ministry of Education had decided to suspend all county and regional school olympiads , as well as sports competitions.


The Romanian Ministry of Education took measures to control the spread of coronavirus in schools .


Health Minister issued an order prohibiting the export of medicines and medical equipment for six months.

Victor Costache is the Health Minister of Romania .


Health Minister Victor Costache issued an order prohibiting the export of medicines and medical equipment for six months.


Three PNL members have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

More than 2 PNL members tested positive for coronavirus in Romania .


As of 11 March , there were fourty-five confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

Romania had registered less than 46 positive coronavirus cases by March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were fourty-seven confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


Romania had registered more than 46 positive coronavirus cases by March 11 , 2020 .


A 54-year-old woman , direct contact of the patient from Gerota Hospital .

The patient who had contact with a woman in her 50s was institutionalized at Gerota Hospital in Romania .


A 54-year-old woman from Bucharest , related to the 60-year-old patient .


The 60-year-old patient and the woman in her 50s from Bucharest are relatives .


On 11 March , seven more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .

Romania registered less than 8 new coronavirus cases on March 11 , 2020 .


On 11 March , eight more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .


Romania registered more than 7 new coronavirus cases on March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-six confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

Romania had registered less than 37 positive coronavirus cases by March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-seven confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


Romania had registered more than 36 positive coronavirus cases by March 11 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were thirty-one confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

Romania had registered 31 positive coronavirus cases before March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-one confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


Romania had registered 31 positive coronavirus cases after March 10 , 2020 .


A 31-year-old woman from Ilfov related to the patient confirmed in Bucharest on 7 March . *

A 49-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 in Bucharest on March 7 , 2020 .


A 31-year-old woman from Ilfov related to the 49-year-old man confirmed in Bucharest on 7 March . *


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases , and five recoveries in Romania.

Romania had registered less than 29 positive coronavirus cases by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-nine confirmed cases , and five recoveries in Romania.


Romania had registered more than 28 positive coronavirus cases by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases and five recoveries in Romania.

One person had died from coronavirus in Romania by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases , 1 confirmed dead and five recoveries in Romania.


As of 9 March , 27 people are quarantined , and 12,789 are monitored at home.

Less than 200 people had been isolated under quarantine in Romania before March 10 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , 487 people are quarantined , and 11,684 are monitored at home.


More than 200 people had been isolated under quarantine in Romania after March 10 , 2020 .


A 57-year-old man who had returned from Italy . *

A man in his 50s was isolated in Arad a day after arriving from Italy .


A 57-year-old man who returned yesterday from Italy and was quarantined in Arad . *


Three citizens who have traveled in Israel , Germany and United Kingdom . *

Less than 4 Romanian citizens who had taken trips abroad contracted coronavirus .


Four citizens who have traveled in Israel , Germany and United Kingdom . *


More than 3 Romanian citizens who had taken trips abroad contracted coronavirus .


On 8 March , one more case was confirmed : * A 42-year old woman from Bucharest , who is related to the 49-year-old man who had been confirmed on the previous day .

Romania registered less than 2 new coronavirus cases on March 8 , 2020 .


On 8 March , two more cases was confirmed : * A 42-year old woman from Bucharest , who is related to the 49-year-old man who had been confirmed on the previous day .


Romania registered more than 1 new coronavirus case on March 8 , 2020 .


As of 6 March , 22 people are quarantined , and 12,619 are monitored at home.

More than 15 people had been isolated under quarantine in Romania before March 7 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , 11 people are quarantined , and 12,877 are monitored at home.


Less than 15 people had been isolated under quarantine in Romania after March 7 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , there were fourteen confirmed cases and four recoveries in Romania.

Less than 5 coronavirus patients had recovered in Romania by March 8 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , there were fifteen confirmed cases and five recoveries in Romania.


More than 4 coronavirus patients had recovered in Romania by March 8 , 2020 .


Bucharest has registered at least one coronavirus case .


A 49-year-old man from Bucharest who had returned from Rome .


The Bucharest resident who arrived from Rome was a 49-year-old man .


As of 4 March , there were five confirmed cases and one recovery in Romania.

Romania had registered less than 6 positive coronavirus cases by March 4 , 2020 .


As of 4 March , there were six confirmed cases and one recovery in Romania.


Romania had registered more than 5 positive coronavirus cases by March 4 , 2020 .


Romania had reported 6 positive coronavirus cases by March 4 , 2020 .


On 5 March , both of the confirmed cases in Timișoara have recovered from the COVID-19.


The Romanian city of Timișoara registered 2 coronavirus recoveries on March 5 , 2020 .


As of April 29 , the Romanian Government reports 12,042 people put in institutional quarantine , a further 22,690 in home isolation under medical supervision , and 166,993 tests having been processed.

After less than 170,000 tests , Romania had under 12,050 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and over 22,500 in-home isolation before April 30 , 2020 .


As of April 30 , the Romanian Government reports 12,053 people put in institutional quarantine , a further 22,229 in home isolation under medical supervision , and 175,374 tests having been processed.


After more than 170,000 tests , Romania had over 12,050 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and under 22,500 in-home isolation by April 30 , 2020 .


People over 65 years-old are allowed to leave their homes only between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. and 7 p.m-10 p.m.

There are restrictions on the movement of over 65-year-olds in Romania except for medical emergencies due to coronavirus .


Except for work and medical emergency , people over 65 are only allowed to leave their homes between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. and 7 p.m-10 p.m.


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 23 , the Romanian Government reports 12,226 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 28,131 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 113,336 tests having been processed.

After less than 120,000 tests , Romania had under 12,250 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and over 27,500 in-home isolation before April 24 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 24 , the Romanian Government reports 12,251 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 27,410 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 121,602 tests having been processed.


After more than 120,000 tests , Romania had over 12,250 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and under 27,500 in-home isolation by April 24 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 22 , the Romanian Government reports 12,809 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 40,774 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 106,357 tests having been processed.

After less than 110,000 tests , Romania had over 12,250 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and over 37,500 in-home isolation before April 23 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 23 , the Romanian Government reports 2,226 people placed in institutionalized quarantine , a further 28,131 in isolation at home under medical supervision , and 113,336 tests having been processed.


After more than 110,000 tests , Romania had under 12,250 COVID-19 cases in the hospital , and under 37,500 in-home isolation by April 23 , 2020 .


Less than 80,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 80,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 95,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 95,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 18 , the Romanian Government reports that 17,473 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 47,003 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .

Romania had under 47,005 COVID-19 patients in home isolation by April 19 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on February 26 , 2020.As of April 19 , the Romanian Government reports that 17,473 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 47,003 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .


Less than 60,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 60,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 57,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 57,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 42,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 42,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Also on March 14 , President Klaus Iohannis announced that he decided to decree the state of emergency in Romania starting March 16.On March 16 , Iohannis issued the decree establishing the state of emergency in Romania for a period of 30 days and insisted that the implementation of the measures included in the decree is being made gradually .

Before March 15 , 2020 , there was an announcement of a state of emergency in Romania .


The same day , President Klaus Iohannis announced that he decided to decree the state of emergency in Romania starting March 16.On March 16 , Iohannis issued the decree establishing the state of emergency in Romania for a period of 30 days and insisted that the implementation of the measures included in the decree is being made gradually .


Less than 39,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 39,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 27,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 27,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 25,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


More than 25,000 corona tests have been done in Romania .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 29 March , 9,464 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 124,235 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .

9,464 of Romania 's inhabitants were in institutionalized quarantine by March 30 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 30 March , 9,464 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 124,235 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .


Less than 20,000 coronavirus tests have been done in Romania .


More than 20,000 coronavirus tests have been done in Romania .


Less than 17,000 coronavirus tests have been done in Romania .


More than 17,000 coronavirus tests have been done in Romania .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 29 March , 8,666 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 132,641 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .

Less than 10,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were in institutionalized quarantine by March 29 , 2020 .


The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has reached Romania on 26 February 2020.As of 29 March , 11,213 people are in institutionalised quarantine , and 162,374 are in isolation at home under medical supervision .


More than 10,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients inhabitants were in institutionalized quarantine by March 29 , 2020 .


As of 24 March , 5,515 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 83,970 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

Less than 90,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 6,000 were in hospital by March 24 , 2020 .


As of 24 March , 6,016 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 96,055 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


More than 90,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 6,000 were in hospital by March 24 , 2020 .


6,016 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were in hospital quarantine by March 25 , 2020 .


As of 25 March , 6,016 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 96,055 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


As of 22 March , 4,803 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 65,799 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

Less than 70,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 5,000 were in hospital by March 22 , 2020 .


As of 22 March , 5,066 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 72,247 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.


More than 70,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while over 5,000 were in hospital by March 22 , 2020 .


As of 23 March , 5,515 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 83,970 are in isolation at home under medical supervision.

5,515 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were in institutionalized quarantine before March 24 , 2020 .


5,515 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were in institutionalized quarantine by March 24 , 2020 .


On 28 February , the Romanian Orthodox Church suggested that followers use their own spoons and avoid kissing icons in church .

The kissing of religious icons is a tradition among Romanian Orthodox Church followers .


On 28 February , the Romanian Orthodox Church suggested that followers use their own spoons and avoid the traditional kissing of icons in church .


As of 16 March , 3,008 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 15,546 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.

Less than 16,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 3,100 were in hospital by March 16 , 2020 .


As of 16 March , 3,282 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 16,610 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.


More than 16,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while over 3,100 were in hospital by March 16 , 2020 .


From 15 March , the Ministry of Health has no longer published data on sex , age , origin and other details regarding individual cases .

The Romanian Ministry of Health used to publish contacts of the coronavirus infected people before March 15 , 2020 .


From 15 March , the Ministry of Health has no longer published data on sex , age , origin , contacts and other details regarding individual cases .


Furthermore , the Minister announced that as a measure to prevent illness , the Ministry of Education and Research had decided to suspend all county and regional school olympiads , as well as sports competitions , until a date to be communicated later.

The suspension of public events in Romania dictated by the Ministry of Education and Research is indefinite .


Furthermore , Anisie announced that , as a measure of prevention and control of the illnesses with COVID-19 in schools , the Ministry of Education had decided to suspend all county and regional school olympiads , as well as sports competitions.


The Ministry of Education took certain measures as announced by Anisie to control the spread of COVID-19 in Romanian schools .


As of 14 March , 2,855 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 14,640 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.

Less than 15,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 3,000 were in hospital by March 14 , 2020 .


As of 14 March , 3,008 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 15,546 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.


More than 15,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while over 3,000 were in hospital by March 14 , 2020 .


As of 13 March , 2,067 people are in institutionalized quarantine , and 13,745 are in isolation at home and under medical supervision.

Less than 14,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while under 2,500 were in the hospital before March 14 , 2020 .


More than 14,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes under medical supervision while over 2,500 were in the hospital by March 14 , 2020 .


Health Minister issued an order prohibiting the export of medicines and medical equipment for six months.

Victor Costache was the Health Minister of Romania in March 2020 .


Health Minister Victor Costache issued an order prohibiting the export of medicines and medical equipment for six months.


The measure targets all kindergartens , primary , secondary and high schools in Romania , both public and private , according to Education Minister Monica Anisie .

Monica Anisie is the Education Minister of Romania .


The measure targets all kindergartens , primary , secondary and high schools in Romania , both public and private , according to Education Minister .


As of 11 March , 487 people are quarantined , and 11,684 are monitored at home.

Less than 12,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while under 1,000 were in the hospital before March 12 , 2020 .


As of 12 March , 1,450 people are quarantined , and 12,878 are monitored at home.


More than 12,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while over 1,000 were in the hospital by March 12 , 2020 .


On 11 March , sixteen more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .

Less than 17 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Romania on March 11 , 2020 .


On 11 March , eighteen more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .


More than 17 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Romania on March 11 , 2020 .


Five men of 22 , 30 , 34 , 36 and 57 years old , who arrived from Italy on 9 March and were quarantined in Arad immediately upon arrival .

Three of the five men in Romania who had come from Italy on March 9 , 2020 , were in their thirties .


Five men of 22-57 years old , who arrived from Italy on 9 March and were quarantined in Arad immediately upon arrival .


As of 11 March , there were fourty-five confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

Less than 46 cases of coronavirus were in Romania by March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were fourty-seven confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


More than 46 cases of coronavirus were in Romania by March 11 , 2020 .


A 54-year-old woman , direct contact of the patient from Gerota Hospital .

A coronavirus patient hospitalized at Gerota Hospital had direct contact with a woman in her 50s .


A 54-year-old woman from Bucharest , related to the 60-year-old patient .


A 60-year-old coronavirus patient had a relative in Bucharest who was in her 50s .


On 11 March , seven more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .

7 new coronavirus cases were in Romania on March 11 , 2020 .


On 11 March , eight more cases were confirmed : * A 43-year-old woman related to the 60-year-old man from Bucharest , confirmed on 9 March .


More than 7 new cases of coronavirus were in Romania on March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-six confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

36 coronavirus cases were in Romania by March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-seven confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


More than 36 coronavirus cases were in Romania by March 11 , 2020 .


One person related to the patient confirmed in Bucharest on 7 March . *

The coronavirus patient confirmed in Bucharest on March 7 , 2020 , was related to a woman from Ilfov .


A 31-year-old woman from Ilfov related to the patient confirmed in Bucharest on 7 March . *


As of 10 March , there were thirty-one confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.

31 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in Romania before March 11 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , there were thirty-one confirmed cases , and seven recoveries in Romania.


31 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in Romania by March 11 , 2020 .


The coronavirus patient confirmed in Bucharest on March 7 , 2020 , was below 50 years .


A 31-year-old woman from Ilfov related to the 49-year-old man confirmed in Bucharest on 7 March . *


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases , and five recoveries in Romania.

28 coronavirus cases were announced in Romania by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-nine confirmed cases , and five recoveries in Romania.


More than 28 coronavirus cases were announced in Romania by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases and five recoveries in Romania.

One person infected with coronavirus in Romania had died by March 10 , 2020 .


As of 10 March , there were twenty-eight confirmed cases , 1 confirmed dead and five recoveries in Romania.


As of 9 March , 27 people are quarantined , and 12,789 are monitored at home.

More than 12,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while under 100 were in quarantine before March 10 , 2020 .


As of 11 March , 487 people are quarantined , and 11,684 are monitored at home.


Less than 12,000 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while over 100 were in quarantine by March 11 , 2020 .


A 57-year-old man who had returned from Italy . *

The man quarantined in Arad had recently returned to Romania from Italy .


A 57-year-old man who returned yesterday from Italy and was quarantined in Arad . *


On 22 January , the Romanian government announced several preventive measures including designation of five hospitals as isolation centres for new cases , purchase and placement of thermal scanners in international airports and special designated lines for passengers coming from areas affected by COVID-19 outbreak .

The new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Romania were announced by the Romanian government in January 2020 .


On 22 January , PSD-isti announced several preventive measures including designation of five hospitals as isolation centres for new cases , purchase and placement of thermal scanners in international airports and special designated lines for passengers coming from areas affected by COVID-19 outbreak .


The new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Romania were announced by the PSD-isti in January 2020 .


On 8 March , one more case was confirmed : * A 42-year old woman from Bucharest , who is related to the 49-year-old man who had been confirmed on the previous day .

Only one new coronavirus case was announced in Romania on March 8 , 2020 .


On 8 March , two more cases was confirmed : * A 42-year old woman from Bucharest , who is related to the 49-year-old man who had been confirmed on the previous day .


More than one new coronavirus case was announced in Romania on March 8 , 2020 .


As of 6 March , 22 people are quarantined , and 12,619 are monitored at home.

Less than 12,700 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while over 20 were quarantined before March 7 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , 11 people are quarantined , and 12,877 are monitored at home.


More than 12,700 of Romania 's COVID-19 patients were isolated at their homes while under 20 were quarantined by March 8 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , there were fourteen confirmed cases and four recoveries in Romania.

Less than 15 coronavirus cases and under 5 recoveries had been confirmed in Romania by March 8 , 2020 .


As of 8 March , there were fifteen confirmed cases and five recoveries in Romania.


15 coronavirus cases and over 4 recoveries had been confirmed in Romania by March 8 , 2020 .


On 4 March , a fifth case was confirmed , it 's about a nephew of the man whom was confirmed in the previous day .

There were less than 6 COVID-19 cases in Romania by March 4 , 2020 .


On 4 March , two more cases were confirmed , it 's about a nephew of the man whom was confirmed in the previous day and a 71-year-old man from Suceava .


There were 2 new COVID-19 cases in Romania on March 4 , 2020 .


As of 4 March , there were five confirmed cases and one recovery in Romania.

5 coronavirus cases were announced in Romania by March 4 , 2020 .


As of 4 March , there were six confirmed cases and one recovery in Romania.


Over 5 coronavirus cases were announced in Romania by March 4 , 2020 .


Only one person had recovered from COVID-19 in Romania by March 4 , 2020 .


On 5 March , both of the confirmed cases in Timișoara have recovered from the COVID-19.


More than one person had recovered from COVID-19 in Romania by March 5 , 2020 .


As of 13 April 2020 , there are 348 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 355 coronavirus cases as of before April 14 , 2020 .


As of 14 April 2020 , there are 363 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 355 coronavirus cases as of after April 13 , 2020 .


As of 12 April 2020 , there are 342 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 345 coronavirus cases as of before April 13 , 2020 .


Sarawak had more than 345 coronavirus cases as of after April 12 , 2020 .


As of 8 April 2020 , there are 306 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 310 coronavirus cases as of before April 9 , 2020 .


As of 9 April 2020 , there are 312 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 310 coronavirus cases as of after April 8 , 2020 .


As of 4 April 2020 , there are 246 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 250 coronavirus cases as of before April 5 , 2020 .


As of 4 April 2020 , there are 254 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 250 coronavirus cases as of before April 5 , 2020 .


As of 27 March 2020 , there are 110 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 120 coronavirus cases as of before March 28 , 2020 .


As of 29 March 2020 , there are 129 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 120 coronavirus cases as of after March 28 , 2020 .


As of 24 March 2020 , there are 87 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 88 coronavirus cases as of before March 25 , 2020 .


As of 25 March 2020 , there are 91 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 88 coronavirus cases as of after March 24 , 2020 .


As of 23 March 2020 , there are 78 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 80 coronavirus cases as of before March 24 , 2020 .


As of 23 March 2020 , there are 82 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 80 coronavirus cases as of before March 24 , 2020 .


As of 22 March 2020 , there are 76 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 77 coronavirus cases as of before March 23 , 2020 .


Sarawak had more than 77 coronavirus cases as of after March 22 , 2020 .


As of 18 March 2020 , there are 50 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 51 coronavirus cases as of before March 19 , 2020 .


As of 19 March 2020 , there are 51 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 50 coronavirus cases as of after March 18 , 2020 .


As of 24 April 2020 , there are 468 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 475 coronavirus cases by April 24 , 2020 .


As of 25 April 2020 , there are 478 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 475 coronavirus cases by April 25 , 2020 .


As of 22 April 2020 , there are 455 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 457 coronavirus cases by April 22 , 2020 .


As of 23 April 2020 , there are 459 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 457 coronavirus cases by April 23 , 2020 .


As of 18 April 2020 , there are 403 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 405 coronavirus cases by April 18 , 2020 .


As of 19 April 2020 , there are 408 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 405 coronavirus cases by April 19 , 2020 .


As of 16 April 2020 , there are 387 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 390 coronavirus cases by April 16 , 2020 .


As of 17 April 2020 , there are 397 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 390 coronavirus cases by April 17 , 2020 .


As of 13 April 2020 , there are 348 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 355 coronavirus cases by April 13 , 2020 .


As of 14 April 2020 , there are 363 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 355 coronavirus cases by April 14 , 2020 .


As of 12 April 2020 , there are 342 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 345 coronavirus cases by April 12 , 2020 .


Sarawak had more than 345 coronavirus cases by April 13 , 2020 .


As of 8 April 2020 , there are 306 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 310 coronavirus cases by April 8 , 2020 .


As of 9 April 2020 , there are 312 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 310 coronavirus cases by April 9 , 2020 .


As of 4 April 2020 , there are 246 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 250 coronavirus cases by April 4 , 2020 .


As of 4 April 2020 , there are 254 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 250 coronavirus cases by April 4 , 2020 .


As of 27 March 2020 , there are 110 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 120 coronavirus cases before March 28 , 2020 .


As of 29 March 2020 , there are 129 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 120 coronavirus cases after March 28 , 2020 .


As of 24 March 2020 , there are 87 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 90 coronavirus cases by March 24 , 2020 .


As of 25 March 2020 , there are 91 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 90 coronavirus cases by March 25 , 2020 .


As of 23 March 2020 , there are 78 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 80 coronavirus cases by March 23 , 2020 .


As of 23 March 2020 , there are 82 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 80 coronavirus cases by March 23 , 2020 .


As of 22 March 2020 , there are 76 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 77 coronavirus cases by March 22 , 2020 .


Sarawak had more than 77 coronavirus cases by March 23 , 2020 .


As of 18 March 2020 , there are 50 confirmed cases.

Sarawak had less than 51 coronavirus cases before March 19 , 2020 .


As of 19 March 2020 , there are 51 confirmed cases.


Sarawak had more than 50 coronavirus cases after March 18 , 2020 .


On the 13th of April , the Islands reached a total of 10 cases and 3 days earlier the Swedish Mainland reached 10,000 cases.

The Swedish Mainland had 10,000 cases of coronavirus on April 10th .


On 13 April , the Islands reached a total of 10 cases.


The Swedish Mainland reached 10,000 cases of coronavirus on April 10 , 2020 , during the pandemic in the Åland Islands .


On 10 April , the Swedish Mainland reached more than 9,900 coronavirus cases .


There are 15 cases as of 20 April , 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered.

There were less than 16 cases of coronavirus in Palestine as of 20 April , 2020 .


There are 17 cases as of 21 April , 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered.


There were more than 16 cases of coronavirus in Palestine as of 21 April , 2020 .


18 April*Mai Alkaila confirmed 6 new cases raising the total to 313.A 78-year-old Palestinian from Issawiya died , the first victim in East Jerusalem , where there are thought to be 105 cases

6 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Palestine on 18 April , raising the total to 313 .


18 April*A 78-year-old Palestinian from Issawiya died , the first victim in East Jerusalem , where there are thought to be 105 cases.


There are 17 cases as of 21 April 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered as of 20 April 2020. On 12 January 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City , Hubei Province , China , which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019 .

17 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Palestine before 22 April during the pandemic .


There are 17 cases as of 24 April 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered as of 20 April , 2020. On 12 January 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City , Hubei Province , China , which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019 .


17 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Palestine after 22 April during the pandemic .


By April 20 , Palestine had recorded less than 16 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


By April 21 , Palestine had recorded more than 16 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


There are thought to be 120 cases in East Jerusalem.

The State of Palestine confirmed more than 320 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


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There are 13 cases as of 6 April , 2020 , 9 of whom have recovered.

Before April 10 , Palestine had recorded less than 14 COVID-19 cases and less than 10 recoveries during the pandemic .


After April 10 , Palestine had recorded more than 14 COVID-19 cases and more than 10 recoveries during the pandemic .


There were 13 cases as of 6 April , 2020 , 9 of whom have recovered.

Before April 10 , Palestine had less than 100 COVID-19 cases and less than 40 recoveries due to the pandemic .


There were 274 cases as of 14 April , 2020 , 58 of whom have recovered.


After April 10 , Palestine had more than 100 COVID-19 cases and more than 40 recoveries due to the pandemic .


6 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed a total 252 cases at the daily briefing following 11 cases from two families in the Biddo , Qatanna and Jdeireh villages .

Kamal Shakra , in the State of Palestine , recorded more than 10 new COVID-19 cases on April 6 , during the 2020 pandemic .


6 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed 15 new cases for a total 252 cases at the daily briefing following 11 cases from two families in the Biddo , Qatanna and Jdeireh villages .


As a result , the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists . *

Church of the Nativity in Palestine was closed after more than one foreigner tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic .


The Church of the Nativity is expected to close after 2 Greek visitors that later tested positive were visiting hotels in the area . *As a result , the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists .


As of 15 March , Hamas confirmed that there are have been no confirmed cases in Gaza. 5 March : * The Palestinian government declared a state of emergency in the West Bank on 5 March .

By mid-March , Gaza , in Palestine , recorded zero COVID-19 cases due to the pandemic .


The Palestinian health ministry said the cases had first been detected at a hotel in the Bethlehem area , where a group of Greek tourists had visited the hotel in late February , with two later diagnosed with the virus. 5 March : * The Palestinian government declared a state of emergency in the West Bank on 5 March .


The first case of COVID-19 in Palestine was recorded in Bethlehem after tourists spread the virus in the area during the pandemic .


There were 17 cases of coronavirus in the State of Palestine during the pandemic before April 22 , 2020 .


There were 17 cases of coronavirus in the State of Palestine during the pandemic after April 22 , 2020 .


20 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed 7 new cases including 2 in Gaza for a total of 329 , 15 being in Gaza .

During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the State of Palestine , Gaza registered over 13 cases .


20 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed 7 new cases including 2 in Gaza for a total of 329 .


There are 15 cases as of 20 April , 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered.

There were less than 16 cases of coronavirus during the pandemic in Palestine before April 21 , 2020 .


There are 17 cases as of 21 April , 2020 , 11 of whom have recovered.


There were more than 16 cases of coronavirus during the pandemic in Palestine after April 20 , 2020 .


23 April*Mai Alkaila confirmed a new case in Dahrieh bringing the total cases to 335 .

On April 23 , 2020 , Mai Alkaila confirmed a new case in Dahrieh , Palestine , bringing the total cases of coronavirus to less than 336 during the pandemic .


23 April*Mai Alkaila confirmed a new case in Dahrieh bringing the total cases to 336 .


On April 23 , 2020 , Mai Alkaila confirmed a new case in Dahrieh , Palestine , bringing the total cases of coronavirus to more than 335 during the pandemic .


There are thought to be 120 cases in East Jerusalem.

During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the State of Palestine , over 300 cases were registered .


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18 April*Mai Alkaila confirmed 6 new cases raising the total to 313.A 78-year-old Palestinian from Issawiya died , the first victim in East Jerusalem , where there are thought to be 105 cases

On April 18 , 2020 , Mai Alkaila confirmed 6 new cases bring the total cases of coronavirus during the pandemic in the State of Palestine to 313 .


18 April*A 78-year-old Palestinian from Issawiya died , the first victim in East Jerusalem , where there are thought to be 105 cases.


There are 13 cases as of 6 April , 2020 , 9 of whom have recovered.

Before April 15 , 2020 , Palestine had 13 cases with less than 10 recoveries due to the coronavirus pandemic .


After April 15 , 2020 , Palestine had 15 cases with more than 10 recoveries due to the coronavirus pandemic .


10 April*Ibrahim Milhem confirmed 3 new cases , one from Halhul and two cases from Artas .

There were 266 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Palestine during the pandemic .


10 April*Ibrahim Milhem confirmed 3 new cases , one from Halhul and two cases from Artas for a total of 266 .


There were 13 cases as of 6 April , 2020 , 9 of whom have recovered.

Before April 10 , 2020 , Palestine had less than 150 cases of coronavirus with less than 20 recoveries during the pandemic .


There were 274 cases as of 14 April , 2020 , 58 of whom have recovered.


After April 10 , 2020 , Palestine had more than 150 cases of coronavirus with more than 20 recoveries during the pandemic .


There are 12 cases as of 4 April , 2020 , six of whom have recovered.

Before April 5 , during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic , the State of Palestine registered less than 13 cases .


There were 13 cases as of 6 April , 2020 , six of whom have recovered.


After April 5 , during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic , the State of Palestine registered more than 12 cases .


6 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed a total 252 cases at the daily briefing following 11 cases from two families in the Biddo , Qatanna and Jdeireh villages .

Kamal Shakhra , in Palestine , registered 15 new confirmed cases of coronavirus during the pandemic .


6 April*Kamal Shakhra confirmed 15 new cases for a total 252 cases at the daily briefing following 11 cases from two families in the Biddo , Qatanna and Jdeireh villages .


Of the 84 cases , 9 are in Gaza , including seven who were confirmed positive earlier in the day and who had who came in contact at the Gaza quarantine center with the two confirmed cases held there .

During the coronavirus pandemic , the State of Palestine registered less than 85 cases .


Of the 86 cases , 9 are in Gaza , including seven who were confirmed positive earlier in the day and who had who came in contact at the Gaza quarantine center with the two confirmed cases held there .


During the coronavirus pandemic , the State of Palestine registered more than 85 cases .


The first two cases in Gaza City , Gaza were diagnosed on 21 March and there are currently 9 cases.

There were 9 cases of coronavirus in Gaza , Palestine , as of March 26th , 2020 , during the pandemic .


The first two cases in Gaza City , Gaza were diagnosed on 21 March rising to 9 cases as of March 26 , 2020.


Three of the new cases were students from Ramallah returning from the United Kingdom and the fourth was a physician from Hebron who contracted the disease while working at the Israeli Hadassah Ein Karem hospital . *On 21 March , Palestinian sources confirmed the first two cases in Gaza City , Gaza , which originated from Pakistan ; two Palestinians traveled from Pakistan entered Gaza through Egypt , tested positive for the virus and were placed in quarantine in Rafah since their arrival on 19 March .

Two Palestinian were placed in quarantine in Rafah on their arrival on 19 March 2020 from Egypt after testing positive of coronavirus during the pandemic in the State of Palestine .


Three of the new cases were students from Ramallah returning from the United Kingdom and the fourth was a physician from Hebron who contracted the disease while working at the Israeli Hadassah Ein Karem hospital . *On 21 March , Palestinian sources confirmed the first two cases in Gaza City , Gaza , which originated from Pakistan ; the two Palestinians had traveled from Pakistan and had entered Gaza through Egypt .


As a result , the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists . *

After 2 Greek visitors tested positive the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists and the Church of the Nativity was closed due to the pandemic .


The Church of the Nativity is expected to close after 2 Greek visitors that later tested positive were visiting hotels in the area . *As a result , the Palestinian government announced a complete ban on entry of foreign tourists .


As of 15 March , Hamas confirmed that there are have been no confirmed cases in Gaza. 5 March : * The Palestinian government declared a state of emergency in the West Bank on 5 March .

Hamas confirmed that there were zero cases of coronavirus in Gaza , Palestine as of 15th March 2020 during the pandemic .


The Palestinian health ministry said the cases had first been detected at a hotel in the Bethlehem area , where a group of Greek tourists had visited the hotel in late February , with two later diagnosed with the virus. 5 March : * The Palestinian government declared a state of emergency in the West Bank on 5 March .


The Palestinian health ministry said that cases of coronavirus during the pandemic had first been detected at a hotel in the Bethlehem area , where a group of Greek tourists had visited the hotel in late February ,


On 3 April , the Queen held the first 'virtual ' meeting with the Privy Council in history due to the ongoing pandemic .

The Queen met virtually with the Privy Council for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic .


On 3 April , the Queen held the first virtual meeting with the Privy Council .


As of 22 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .

138,078 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK before 23 April .


As of 23 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .


138,078 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK after 22 April .


Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reopened sites in May and Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites on 24 March 2020 due to coronavirus .


Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 Some contractors , including Mace and McAlpine , later reopened some sites , and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey planned to deploy safe working procedures and reopen sites in May . Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .


the flight from Turkey carrying 84 tonnes of PPE was delayed.

A flight that carried the 84 tonnes of PPE supplies was had a delayed landing in the UK due to coronavirus .


the flight from Turkey carrying a shipment of 84 tonnes of PPE scheduled to land in the UK that day was delayed.


As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .

As of 14 April , the UK had more cases of coronavirus than China .


As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , overtaking China where the pandemic started , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 13 April , there have been 84,279 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .

Less than 85,000 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK as of 13 April .


As of 13 April , there have been 88,621 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .


More than 85,000 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK as of 13 April .


On 31 March , Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS frontline , primary care and emergency staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October.

Rick Astley announced that he would play for NHS frontline on 31 March .


Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October , while Liam Gallagher announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at The O2 Arena on 29 October.


Liam Gallagher announced he would play for NHS staff .


As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 7,978 people with confirmed infection have died .

Less than 8,500 people with confirmed coronavirus have died in the UK .


As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8.958 people with confirmed infection have died .


More than 8,500 people with confirmed coronavirus have died in the UK .


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.

Boris Johnson remains in hospital due to coronavirus , although he is no longer in intensive care .


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.  Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care , but remained in hospital.


The next day he was moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas ' Hospital , and the Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab was asked to deputise for him.

Dominic Raab is the Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State in the UK .


The next day he was moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas ' Hospital , and Dominic Raab was asked to deputise for him.


On 6 March , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .

The Duchess of the UK stopped self-isolating on 6 March .


On 6 April , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


The Duchess of the UK stopped self-isolating on 6 April .


On 29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .

The Prince 's official residence confirmed that the Prince of the UK came out of self-isolation on 30 March .


On 30 March Clarence House , the Prince 's official residence , confirmed that he had come out of self-isolation after seven days.  29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 759 people with confirmed infection have died .

Less than 1,000 people with confirmed coronavirus have died in the UK .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 1,228 people with confirmed infection have died .


More than 1,000 people with confirmed coronavirus have died in the UK .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .

5 matches to be played in the National League of the UK were abandoned due to coronavirus .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were postponed , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


5 matches to be played in the National League of the UK were postponed due to coronavirus .


The four-day Cheltenham Festival however continued as planned from 10 March with enhanced hygiene measures in place .

The All England Open Badminton Championships continued the day after 10 March .


On 10 March the four-day Cheltenham Festival continued as planned with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .

The UK limited the export of Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine .


The UK Government restricted the export of three drugs being administered to Covid-19 patients in clinical trials in China : Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


On 14 March , it was announced that the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.

On 14 March , the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus increased to 1,140 .


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillance by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at 100 GP surgeries and eight hospitals : the Royal Brompton and Harefield , Guy 's and St Thomas ' and the Royal Papworth Hospital , as well as hospitals at Brighton and Sussex , Nottingham , South Manchester , Sheffield , Leicester .

Testing for coronavirus has been widened in the Royal Papworth Hospital in the UK .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillance by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at 100 GP surgeries and eight hospitals : the Royal Brompton and Harefield , Guy 's and St Thomas ' and Addenbrookes Hospital , as well as hospitals at Brighton and Sussex , Nottingham , South Manchester , Sheffield , Leicester .


Testing for coronavirus has been widened in the Addenbrookes Hospital in the UK .


England 's Six Nations rugby game against Italy was postponed and there was speculation that other sporting events in the United Kingdom might be cancelled or postponed.  The Premier League ditched the pre-match fair play handshake between players and officials due to fears of COVID-19.

Sporting events in the UK might be canceled due to coronavirus .


England 's Six Nations rugby game against Italy was postponed and there was speculation that other sporting events in the United Kingdom might be postponed.  The Premier League ditched the pre-match fair play handshake between players and officials due to fears of COVID-19.


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , Northern Ireland , Wales and Tayside .

Northern Ireland and Wales have cases of coronavirus .


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , and Tayside .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , PHE announced it was to increase testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.

A person suspected of coronavirus was waiting for the test result on 26 February .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillence by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


As of 22 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .

By 22 April , more than 138,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK during the pandemic .


As of 23 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .


By 23 April , more than 138,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK during the pandemic .


Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .

Housebuilders Barratt and Taylor Wimpey closed all their branches following the government 's directive on social distancing as a measure to reduce coronavirus infections during the pandemic .


Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 Some contractors , including Mace and McAlpine , later reopened some sites , and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey planned to deploy safe working procedures and reopen sites in May . Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .


The index case for the UK , a 50-year-old female who had travelled from Hubei province and entered the UK on 23 January , had developed fever and fatigue on 16 January .

A traveler from Hubei developed COVID-19 symptoms before 20th January , while in the U.K. during the 2020 pandemic .


The index case for the UK , a 50-year-old female who had travelled from Hubei province and entered the UK on 23 January , had developed fever and fatigue on 26 January .


A traveler from Hubei developed COVID-19 symptoms after 20th January , while in the U.K. during the 2020 pandemic .


the flight from Turkey carrying 84 tonnes of PPE was delayed.

Due to the pandemic , a plane carrying tonnes of PPE to the U.K , in the fight against COVID-19 , was delayed .


the flight from Turkey carrying a shipment of 84 tonnes of PPE scheduled to land in the UK that day was delayed.


As of 15 April , there have been 98,476 confirmed cases in the UK and 13,729 people with confirmed infections have died ; a rate of about 200 deaths per million citizens .

By 15 April , less than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United Kingdom due to the pandemic .


As of 16 April , there have been 103,093 confirmed cases in the UK and 13,729 people with confirmed infections have died ; a rate of about 200 deaths per million citizens .


By 16 April , more than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United Kingdom due to the pandemic .


As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .

The UK has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than China had when the pandemic started .


As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , overtaking China where the pandemic started , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 13 April , there have been 84,279 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .

By mid-April 2020 , less than 85,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.K. during the pandemic .


As of 13 April , there have been 88,621 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .


By mid-April 2020 , more than 85,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.K. during the pandemic .


Heathrow Airport closed one runway from 6 April.

Due to the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK , Gatwick Airport temporarily closed more than its terminals and allowed only scheduled flights after 1.30 PM .


Heathrow Airport closed one runway from 6 April , while Gatwick Airport closed one of its two terminals , and said its runway would open for scheduled flights only between 2pm and 10pm.


On 31 March , Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS frontline , primary care and emergency staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October.

Liam Gallagher will perform for NHS health caregivers , for free , at The O2 Arena before the end of October due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October , while Liam Gallagher announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at The O2 Arena on 29 October.


As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 7,978 people with confirmed infection have died .

Less than 8000 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.K. during the pandemic .


As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8.958 people with confirmed infection have died .


More than 8000 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.K. during the pandemic .


By April 9 , less than 9000 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK died of the virus .


As of 10 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8,958 people with confirmed infection have died .


By April 10 , less than 9000 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK died of the virus .


Transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and there was a rapid increase in cases in March .

During the pandemic , the United Kingdom confirmed its first COVID-19 case before the end of January .


The first cases were identified in late January , and transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and there was a rapid increase in cases in March .


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was admitted to the intensive care unit after he contracted coronavirus during the pandemic .


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.  Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care , but remained in hospital.


In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April .

Major construction companies in the United Kingdom put workers on temporary leave due to the effects of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic on businesses .


In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April , and major contractors including Mace , McAlpine , Laing O'Rourke , Wates Group and Morgan Sindall each put 100s of workers on furlough .


On 8 April , Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.

The U.K government disbursed more than £700m to help small humanitarian groups in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .


On 8 April , Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £750m of government funds to help small charities.  Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.


On 6 March , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .

On March 6 , 2020 , the British Duchess went into self-quarantine following the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom .


On 6 April , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


On April 6 , 2020 , a British Duchess went into self-quarantine following the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom .


In March , hospitals begin to prepare for the cancellation of all non-urgent elective procedures .

Hospitals in England canceled all non-urgent elective surgeries in March 2020 , as coronavirus spread across the U.K. during the pandemic .


In March , hospitals in England begin to prepare for the cancellation of all non-urgent elective procedures .


On 21 March , it was announced that the NHS had negotiated a deal to use , at cost price , almost the entire private health system , bringing 20,000 medical staff into the national effort .

The NHS brokered a deal with private healthcare workers that saw the private sector team up with the public healthcare sector in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .


On 29 March , Boris Johnson announced that more than 20,000 former NHS staff were returning to work in response to the pandemic .


Due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK , Boris Johnson announced that over 20,000 former staff of the NHS were going back to work .


London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died .

A 13-year-old boy was the youngest person to die from coronavirus in the United Kingdom during the pandemic .


London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died , thought to be the youngest person to die from the virus in the UK .


Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .

The NHSX , which is in charge of technology in the NHS in the United Kingdom , was researching for an app to help fight the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .


Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , the government body responsible for policy regarding technology in the NHS , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .

During the coronavirus pandemic in the UK , the British Medical Association ( BMA ) announced that some of the PPE doctors had received were below standard .


The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some of the PPE doctors had received were inadequate and medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .


On 29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .

A British monarch went into self-quarantine in March 2020 after coronavirus spread across the United Kingdom during the pandemic


On 30 March Clarence House , the Prince 's official residence , confirmed that he had come out of self-isolation after seven days.  29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 759 people with confirmed infection have died .

By the end of March 2020 , the U.K. had recorded less than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths due to the pandemic .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 1,228 people with confirmed infection have died .


By the end of March 2020 , the U.K. had recorded more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths due to the pandemic .


On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy .

The NHS set aside a special facility at the Royal Free Hospital in London tasked to handle cases of coronavirus during the pandemic .


On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy , who was transferred to a specialist NHS infection centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London .


A further 280 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .

The United Kingdom recorded more than 270 new COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic .


A further 260 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .


The United Kingdom recorded less than 270 new COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic .


The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London , is due to be opened in early April.

The NHS set up a facility at the ExCeL center in London to handle cases of coronavirus during that pandemic in the UK .


The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London in London 's ExCeL Centre , is due to be opened in early April.


The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.Closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities were imposed via the Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .

Movement was limited in England before the end of March to slow down the spread of coronavirus in the United Kingdom during the 2020 pandemic .


The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.In England , closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities , and restrictions on movements except for four specified purposes , were imposed on 26 March by the [ [ Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .

More than four National League matches were canceled in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were postponed , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


More than four National League matches were rescheduled in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Manchester Evening News   24 March , all major mobile telephony providers , acting upon a government request , sent out an SMS message to each of their customers , with advice on staying isolated .

UK 's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care , Matt Hancock , gives daily updates on the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the U.K .


Manchester Evening News RECAP : Matt Hancock holds daily press conference on UK 's coronavirus response www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk , accessed 25 March 2020On 24 March , all major mobile telephony providers , acting upon a government request , sent out an SMS message to each of their customers , with advice on staying isolated .


The NHS announced plans to open a 4,000-bed hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named Nightingale Hospital.

The NHS announced plans to open a temporary hospital of two wars with over 3,500 beds due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK on March 24 .


On 24 March 2020 , the NHS announced plans to open a 2-ward , 4,000-bed temporary hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named NHS Nightingale Hospital.


233 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .

The United Kingdom recorded less than 250 COVID-19 deaths in the Cayman Islands during the pandemic .


281 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


The United Kingdom recorded more than 250 COVID-19 deaths in the Cayman Islands during the pandemic .


On 11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .

In mid-March , the number of people tested for COVID-19 increased to more than 9500 a day during the pandemic .


A further drive-through testing station was set up by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at a site just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway on 10 March ; in this case , patients ringing NHS 111 with coronavirus-like symptoms in the Sheffield area will be told to drive , if possible , to the testing centre at an allotted time.  11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .


The NHS Foundation Trust set up a drive-through testing station at a site just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway to handle some of the COVID-19 tests around the area during the pandemic .


The four-day Cheltenham Festival however continued as planned from 10 March with enhanced hygiene measures in place .

All England Open Badminton Championships went on as planned on March 10 , in the United Kingdom despite the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .


On 10 March the four-day Cheltenham Festival continued as planned with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


The same day saw the postponement of the London Marathon from its scheduled date of 24 April to 6 October .

Major sporting competitions were called off in the U.K. , including Wales–Scotland Six Nations and Manchester marathons , due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .


The day also saw the cancellation of the Wales–Scotland Six Nations match scheduled for 14 March and the postponement of the London , Manchester and Brighton Marathons from their April dates until the autumn .


The Manchester and Brighton Marathons were also delayed from their April dates until the autumn .

Manchester and Brighton marathons were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


The next five days saw a flurry of further sporting cancellations .


Sporting Events in the U.K were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


The next five days saw a flurry of sporting cancellations .

Sports events were canceled in the UK for over 4 days in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


On March 14 , over four matches of the National League were canceled along with matches in the Northern Premier League and the Football Association in the UK recommending to cancel all events due to the coronavirus pandemic .


The Welsh Rugby Union discontinued all rugby matches across Wales from Saturday evening until the end of the month .

All Rugby matches in Wales were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


On Sunday 15 March the Netball Superleague was postponed .


The Netball Superleague was put on hold in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


Premiership Rugby was suspended for five weeks on Monday 16 March , with all rugby activities in England being delayed until 14 April .

Rugby Premiership matches were put on hold in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Monday additionally saw the cancellation of the Grand National , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race .


Major sporting events in the United Kingdom , including the Grand National and the Edinburg Marathon , were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Monday also saw the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the cancellation of the Grand National.

The Boat Race and the Grand National were canceled while the Edinburgh marathon was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic in the UK .


On Tuesday 17 March all motor racing events sanctioned by the national governing body Motorsport UK were suspended until May . All horse racing events were similarly suspended the following day , as were all boxing tournaments until further notice subject to a British Boxing Board of Control review in April.


Major sporting events in boxing , racing , and marathon were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


The UK education secretary is expected to make the same announcements for England shortly.

Schools were closed prematurely in mid-March in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


The UK education secretary announced that schools in England would close from 20 March shortly thereafter.


School closures would be considered `` at the right stage '' of the outbreak .

By 20 March 2020 , schools in the UK would be closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic .


On 18 March , it was announced that the UK will close all schools .


Two days later ITV said that the number of Coronation Street episodes would be reduced to three a week .

TV cut the number of weekly Coronation Street episodes to less than four due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Two days later ITV said that the filming schedule for Coronation Street would change , and the number of weekly episodes be reduced .


TV reduced the filming schedule of Coronation Street .


On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.

BBC Radio 1 's Big Weekend festival which was scheduled for before June 2020 was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.


As of 16 March , after performing 44,105 tests , there have been 1,543 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .

By 16th March , less than 45,000 COVID-19 tests had been carried out , out of those , less than 1600 people tested positive for the virus due to the pandemic .


As of 17 March , after performing 50,442 tests , there have been 1,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


By 17th March , more than 45,000 COVID-19 tests had been carried out , out of those , more than 1600 people tested positive for the virus due to the pandemic .


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .

The UK Government limited the amount of Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine being used to treat coronavirus patients in clinical trials in China during the pandemic .


The UK Government restricted the export of three drugs being administered to Covid-19 patients in clinical trials in China : Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital , to a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .

The U.K government set up an isolation facility in Newcastle to handle cases of coronavirus in and around the area during the pandemic .


Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital to a specialist isolation facility , a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .


On 14 March , it was announced that the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.

By mid-April 2020 , more than 1,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.K. due to the pandemic .


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


It was also mentioned that the 2020 United Kingdom local elections would be postponed for a year.

Local elections were postponed for more than six months in the U.K due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , and all Premier League and EFL football games were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


Major sporting events in the U.K were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Many sporting fixtures were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.

The London marathon was rescheduled due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK .


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


The Six Nations Wales vs. Scotland fixture , the London Marathon , the Premier League , and the EFL football games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.

Premier League and EFL football games were postponed in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic .


On the same day , the government announced that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days .

The United Kingdom canceled all school trips due to the coronavirus pandemic .


On the same day , the government advised that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days , and schools should cancel trips abroad .


As of 9 AM , 7 March after performing 21,460 tests , there are 206 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.

By 7th March , the U.K had carried out less than 22,000 COVID-19 tests and recorded less than 250 positive cases due to the pandemic .


As of 9:00 AM , 8 March after performing 23,240 tests , there are 273 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


By 8th March , the U.K had carried out more than 22,000 COVID-19 tests and recorded more than 250 positive cases due to the pandemic .


As of 4 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.

By 4th March , the U.K had carried out over 17000 COVID-19 tests due to the pandemic .


As of 9 AM , 5 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


By 5th March , the U.K had carried out over 17000 COVID-19 tests due to the pandemic .


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , and Tayside .

Northern Ireland and Wales are among the regions in the U.K that recorded coronavirus cases during the pandemic .


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , Northern Ireland , Wales and Tayside .


Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .

The U.K government asked its citizens to stay at home and maintain social distancing to slow down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic if they had traveled to Hubei in China .


Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate , `` stay at home , not go to work , school or public places , not use public transport or taxis , ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands '' , and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .


As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 91 confirmed cases in the UK.

By early March , the U.K had recorded more than 90 COVID-19 cases due to the pandemic .


As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 85 confirmed cases in the UK.


By early March , the U.K had recorded less than 90 COVID-19 cases due to the pandemic .


On 4 March the total number of confirmed cases increased to 85 .

By 4 March , the U.K had recorded less than 86 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


On 4 March the total number of confirmed cases increased to 87 .


By 4 March , the U.K had recorded more than 86 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


On 3 March 2020 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has planned to do in event of a further outbreak of COVID-19 , and has enacted in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

By March 3rd , the U.K had recorded more than 50 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


On 3 March 2020 , when the total number of people confirmed with COVID-19 in the UK stood at 51 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has done already and what it plans to do next.


The number of coronavirus cases in the U.K during the pandemic was revised to less than 40 after further tests were carried out .


The total number of UK cases was reported as having reached 40 , though this was revised to 39 after additional testing.


As a result , Heathrow Airport tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .

Healthcare givers were put on standby at Heathrow Airport to help handle any COVID-19 related issues during the pandemic .


As a result , Heathrow Airport received additional clinical support and tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .


after performing 11,750 tests , there are 36 confirmed cases in the UK.

The U.K had carried out less than 12,000 coronavirus tests and recorded less than 38 positive cases during the pandemic .


after performing 13,525 tests , there are 40 confirmed cases in the UK.


The U.K had carried out more than 12,000 coronavirus tests and recorded more than 38 positive cases during the pandemic .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , PHE announced it was to increase testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.

One member of Public Health England ( PHE ) was put in quarantine after he was suspected to have coronavirus during the pandemic in the UK after February 23 .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillence by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


On the same day as the report was released , the Prime Minister announced in a press conference significant changes to the government advice , extending self-isolation to whole households , advising social distancing particularly for vulnerable groups , and indicating that further measures were likely to be required in the future .

The United Kingdom extended self-isolation to whole households on 16 March .


On 16 March , the Prime Minister announced changes to government advice , extending self-isolation to whole households , advising social distancing particularly for vulnerable groups , and indicating that further measures were likely to be required in the future .


Before then , the official daily toll did not include hospital deaths in England , but included all coronavirus-positive deaths in the rest of the UK wherever they happened , if known to the public health agencies .

Hospital deaths in England were left out of the UK 's official daily coronavirus toll .