THE WORLD 2020-2021
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WHAT IS COVID-19? Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
PANDEMIC TRACKING THE
DEC. 31
JAN. 1
JAN. 3
The seafood market (Hunan Seafood Wholesale Market) that was identified as a suspected center of the outbreak, is closed.
China reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, Hubei Province. A novel coronavirus was eventually identified.
FEB. 15
MARCH 11
The United States reports its first death, a man in his fifties with an underlying health condition.
Wuhan Market Place, where virus began.
JAN. 21
The virus is identified as a novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2.
United States confirms its first case in Washington state, a man who traveled to the Wuhan area.
China officially notifies the World Health Organization (WHO) of an outbreak.
FEB. 29
The US announces plans to evacuate nearly four hundred Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship; passengers who test positive for COVID-19 will be treated in Japan.
JAN. 7
MARCH 29
APRIL 2
The US passes 140,000 coronavirus cases—more than any other country in the world.
United States announces level 3 travel advisory and suspended entry to all foreign nationals traveling from China, Iran, and certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled travel to the U.S.
6.6 million Americans file for unemployment over the course of the last week, bringing the total number of unemployment claims to over 10 million.
Dr. Fauci, In Early March, stores started to Head of the Corona Task Force experience a shortage of toilet paper and other goods.
3,700 passengers aboard the Diamond Princess were quarantined for 10 days.
JAN. 24
JAN. 28
JAN. 30
United Airlines suspends all flights to China from the United States.
The United States confirms its second case, a woman in her sixties in Chicago.
APRIL 11
APRIL 28
President Donald J. Trump temporarily suspends immigration to the United States for 60 days by executive order.
FEB. 13
The first U.S. coronavirus patient is discharged from the hospital.
The WHO declares the coronavirus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
APRIL 20
The United States surpasses Italy for having the most confirmed coronavirus deaths in the world. The U.S. Internal Revenue Services deposits its first round of stimulus checks to Americans
FEB. 3
U.S. CDC Director says that the coronavirus will likely become a community virus and remain beyond this season.
JUNE 15
JUNE 30
The United States surpasses 115,000 coronavirus deaths as new cases increase across more than 12 states.
The United States records over one million coronavirus cases.
The United States acquires over 500,000 doses of remdesivir from Gilead. This was all of its production for the month of July and 90 percent of Aug. and Sept.
March12, Major League Baseball March 1st, President Trump March 16, Kansas becomes the cancels spring training and delays declares a national emergency first state to close schools for start of season. due to COVID-19. the rest of the year.
Drive thru Corona testing began to pop up all over the country in March.
PANDEMIC TRACKING THE
JULY 3
JULY 13
JULY 27
OCT. 8
Phase III clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Moderna, begin in the US.
OCT. 12
OCT. 19
Johnson & Johnson pauses its COVID-19 vaccine trials after a participant contracts an unexplained illness. Top White House aid, Stephen Miller, tests positive for COVID-19. White House COVID-19 outbreak reaches at least 34 people.
SEPT. 1
The White House announces the purchase of 150 million rapid COVID-19 tests.
New York City reports no new coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period.
The United States reports over 55,000 new coronavirus cases, marking a new daily global record.
AUG. 27
OCT. 20
OCT. 28
The United States reports 58,387 new COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period, its highest figure since July
The United States and Mexico reach a border-control agreement to limit movement across their borders to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Sports Arenas replaced live President Trump is flown to audiences with cardboard Walter Reed Medical Center cut outs. after testing positive for Covid.
The U.S. CDC issues a temporary halt on evictions until the end of 2020.
The U.S. government announces it will pay for any future COVID-19 vaccines for Americans.
White House officials announce the possibility of fast-tracking a COVID-19 vaccine before phase III trials are completed.
Many talk shows are using monitor screens to set up a “virtual audience�.
SEPT. 9
SEPT. 25
SEPT. 30
NOV. 4
Major League Baseball announces it will allow a ‘limited number’ of fans to attend the World Series event.
NOV. 9
NOV. 17
Pfizer Inc. announces that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results.
The United States passes 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time.
OCT. 5
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, and First Lady, Melania Trump, test positive for COVID-19. President Trump is flown to Walter Reed hospital to receive treatment for the coronavirus.
The United States passes 7 million COVID-19 cases.
More than 500,000 U.S. children have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
OCT. 2
NOV. 20
NOV. 24
Pfizer formally asked U.S. regulators Friday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Total Cases Globally: 55,243,538 Total Deaths Worldwide: 1,330,930 Number of countries with cases: 214
Families are encouraged to limit President-elect Biden the number of attendees for announced the members of his Thanksgiving as much as possible. new Coronavirus Task Force
President Donald J. Trump returns to the White House from Walter Reed hospital.
Phase 3 clinical trials are in progress or being planned for five COVID-19 vaccines in the US: • AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine • Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine • Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine • Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine • Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
US Supreme Court blocks Covid limits on religious services.
The U.S. Passes 4 Million Cases in November Alone, Doubling October’s Tally.
MY WORLD 2020-2021
ON HOLD What I will remember most about the pandemic...
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How the US coronavirus outbreak compares to other countries TOTAL COVID CASES TOP 10 COUNTRIES
TOTAL COVID DEATHS
TOTAL CASES
TOP 10 COUNTRIES
United States
13.447,345
India
9,431,691
Brazil
6,314,740
Russia
2,249,890
TOTAL DEATHS
United States
266,758
India
137,139
Brazil
172,833
Russia
39,127
France
2,217,555
France
51,977
Spain
1,628,208
Spain
United Kingdom
1,617,327
United Kingdom
Italy
1,585,178
Italy
Argentina
1,418,807
Argentina
Columbia
1,308,376
Columbia
44,668 58,245 54,904 38,473 36,584
As of October 26, 2020.
Covid Vocabulary
Safety Tips
Coronavirus A family of related viruses. Many of them cause respiratory illnesses. Coronaviruses cause COVID-19, SARS, MERS, and some strains of influenza, or flu. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is officially called SARS-CoV-2, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
COVID-19 The name of the illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019.” Flattening the curve Controlling the rate of new cases of COVID-19. Flattening the curve reduces the number of people needing healthcare at one time. This allows hospitals to treat patients throughout the pandemic.
Wash Hands Often
Cover Coughs & Sneezes
Wear a Face Mask
Avoid Touching Your Face
Social Distance
Clean & Disinfect
Pandemic When a new disease spreads to many countries around the world. PPE PPE Stands for personal protective equipment. This includes masks, face shields, gloves, gowns and other coverings that healthcare workers use to prevent the spread of infection to themselves and other patients. Quarantine Sometimes called “isolation.” Quarantines keep people away from each other to prevent the spread of disease. Stay-at-home orders are a type of quarantine.
Social distancing Also called physical distancing. It means putting space between yourself and other people at all times. The goal is to slow down how fast an infection spreads. Stay-at-home orders are a way that the government can enforce social distancing. The CDC recommends keeping at least six feet between you and others around you in public. Social distancing also includes avoiding crowds and groups in public.