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a type of common virus that infects humans, typically leading to an upper respiratory infection.  Seven different types of human coronavirus have been identified. Most people will be infected with at least one type of coronavirus in their lifetime.

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A pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan, China was first reported to the WHO Country Office in China on 31 December 2019.

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On January 11, 2020 China recorded its first death

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The first corona virus case outside of China, in Thailand was reported January 13, 2020

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The virus started in China then from there spread to Japan, South Korea,and Thailand.

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The virus spread to at least 180 countries and regions around the world in 3 months

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Since these first reported cases outside of China, 210 countries have confirmed cases

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On January 20, 2020 the first US case was reported. The case was a 45 year old man in Snohomish County, Washington

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On January 23, 2020 Wuhan, China was placed under quarantine.

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The outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020.

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January 31, 2020 Trump bans entry to US if foreign nationals were in China 2 weeks prior.

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February 2, 2020 the first death outside of China was recorded in Philippines

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February 8, 2020 the first death of an American citizen was recorded in Wuhan

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February 21, 2020 Italy outbreaks begin

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February 28, 2020 first death on American soil is recored

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March 8, 2020 Italy places all 60 Million residents on lockdown

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March 11, 2020 Trump bans travel from Europe.

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March 12, 2020 a 60 year-old man from Ward county tested positive for Coronavirus

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March 23, 2020 NYC 21,000 cases

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April 2, 2020 COVID-19 surpasses 1 million worldwide

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April 7, 2020 the US reports the highest single day death toll of of any country with more than 1,900 deaths

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April 10, 2020 Global death poll surpasses 100,000

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April 10, 2020 Globally, authorities report roughly 1.67 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, with about 1.2 million being active and ongoing cases, roughly 370,000 recoveries, and 101,700 death