On 8 January, WHO says a new coronavirus could be behind a pneumonia epidemic documented in December in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Key developments since the novel coronavirus was announced three months ago, setting out on a global rampage which has left tens of thousands of people dead.On January 8, 2020, the World Health Organization says a new coronavirus could be behind a pneumonia epidemic documented in December in the Chinese city of Wuhan.Through January, cases emerge outside China.Hubei province follows Wuhan in being placed in quarantine on January 25.
Trade shows, sporting competitions, arts events and festivities are cancelled. Flights to China are suspended.On February 25, the WHO says there is a risk of a pandemic. The next day the number of new cases in the rest of the world surpasses that of China.By March 6, more than 100,000 cases have been recorded around the world.The next day a crash in oil prices causes global stock markets to fall sharply.US borders gradually close to around 30 countries.
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