Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Chronological timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic


The timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a chronological overview of the major events and developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This timeline includes key events from the initial outbreak in late 2019 to the global response efforts.

2019[edit]

December[edit]

2020[edit]

January[edit]

February[edit]

  • February 11: The WHO announced "COVID-19" as the name of the new disease.

March[edit]

  • March 11: The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

April[edit]

  • April 2: Global cases surpassed 1 million.

May[edit]

  • May 28: The number of confirmed cases worldwide exceeded 5 million.

June[edit]

  • June 28: Global deaths surpassed 500,000.

2021[edit]

January[edit]

  • January 10: The global vaccination campaign began with the first doses administered in several countries.

March[edit]

  • March 11: The one-year anniversary of the pandemic declaration was marked by ongoing vaccination efforts.

April[edit]

  • April 25: India reported a record number of daily cases, highlighting the severity of the second wave.

2022[edit]

January[edit]

  • January 1: The Omicron variant led to a surge in cases worldwide, prompting renewed restrictions.

March[edit]

  • March 15: Global vaccination efforts continued, with over 10 billion doses administered.

2023[edit]

January[edit]

  • January 1: The pandemic entered its fourth year, with ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the virus.

Related pages[edit]

Global COVID-19 cases
Global COVID-19 deaths
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