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First confirmed H1N1 case in the U.S.
(April 15, 2009) |
WHO is informed of the outbreak in Hubei with 44 known cases of a novel coronavirus
(Dec 31, 2019) |
2 |
Proof of community spread in U.S. |
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6 |
CDC begins work on candidate vaccine |
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7 |
CDC activates emergency response center |
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8 |
Additional cases in Texas show that H1N1 is already circulating widely in U.S. |
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9 |
CDC completes genetic sequencing of H1N1 virus and publishes results |
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10 |
WHO declares world health emergency |
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11 |
- President Obama declares H1N1 a national health emergency
- CDC distributes 25% of antiviral drugs from national stockpile to states to prepare for treatment of local cases
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12 |
European Union suspends nonessential travel to United States following first confirmed case in Spain |
China reports first death from COVID-19 |
13 |
- FDA approves the first test for H1N1 virus
- Federal guidelines published recommending school closures
- CDC reports first death from H1N1 flu
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Chinese authorities complete genetic sequence for the 2019 novel coronavirus |
14 |
WHO raises pandemic alert to Level 5 |
Thailand reports first known case of infection outside of China |
15 |
CDC begins shipping tests across the country as well as to WHO and other nations |
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18 |
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First test kits for COVID-19 are made widely available after development by German scientists |
19 |
CDC announces it will report probable cases in addition to confirmed cases to ensure resources are being allocated correctly |
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20 |
Peak day of school closures; many schools dismiss early for the year |
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21 |
- CDC completes early testing and publishes guidelines and dosages for using antivirals in treating H1N1
- CDC passes 1,000,000 tests shipped
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23 |
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First case of COVID-19 in U.S. is a man returning from Wuhan to Washington state. Trump: “It’s going to be just fine.” |
24 |
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Trump tweet: “China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. In particular, on behalf of the American People, I want to thank President Xi!” |
25 |
With schools closed, widespread testing in place, and flu season waning with the onset of summer, the first wave of H1N1 cases begins a steep decline |
China imposes tough lockdown on Hubei Province, restricting travel and closing businesses and schools |
26 |
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- CDC announces development of its own test
- China begins using antibody test that can detect both active and recovered cases
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30 |
Total U.S. deaths — 1 |
Total U.S. deaths — 0 |
31 |
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WHO provides first shipment of 250,000 test kits to 150 countries |
36 |
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FDA approves test kit developed by CDC
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38 |
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CDC ships a total of 90 test kits |
43 |
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Threat assessment from Director of National Intelligence showing that “the U.S. is unprepared for a global pandemic” is due at House Intelligence Committee. Report is withheld. |
44 |
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CDC announces an error in tests and withdraws shipments in progress |
57 |
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- First case of suspected community transmission within the United States is identified in California
- Trump: “When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down close to zero, that's a pretty good job we've done.”
- Mike Pence named head of Coronavirus Task Force
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60 |
Slow spread of virus continues through summer, reaching all 50 states by June 19 |
- First death from COVID-19 within the United States
- Only three public health labs have CDC tests
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60 |
Total U.S. deaths — 16 |
Total U.S. deaths — 1 |
61 |
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- CDC allows others within U.S. to begin development of their own tests
- First case confirmed in New York
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68 |
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- Mike Pence insists that 1,000,000 tests have been shipped
- Actual number of tests conducted is less than 2,000
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76 |
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- Donald Trump declares national health emergency
- CDC provides first guidance warning against large gatherings
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79 |
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COVID-19 cases confirmed in all 50 states |
90 |
Total U.S. deaths — 153 |
Total U.S. deaths — 2,583 |
97 |
Clinical trials of vaccine begin |
Hospitals across the country still unable to provide tests, even for most people showing symptoms
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100 |
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Trump: “Light at the end of the tunnel.” |
100 |
Total U.S. deaths — 204 |
Total U.S. deaths — 12,841 |
108 |
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- Dr. Anthony Fauci notes that U.S. “does not yet have the critical testing and tracing procedures needed to begin reopening”
- Trump sends “liberate” tweets demanding that states reopen and encouraging protests
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111 |
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- Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick says, "[...] there are more important things than living" to justify state reopening despite surge in cases
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announces complete reopening of state on April 20 including "gyms, hair salons, bowling alleys and tattoo parlors."
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120 |
- H1N1 cases increase with end of summer
- CDC issues nationwide guidelines to businesses
- CDC issues nationwide guidelines to schools and universities
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120 |
Total U.S. deaths — 506 |
Total U.S. deaths — 63,856 |
147 |
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Trump repeats claims that H1N1 response was “a complete disaster” |
147 |
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Total U.S. deaths — 100,000 |
150 |
FDA announces approval of four different H1N1 vaccines |
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150 |
Total U.S. deaths — 1,062 |
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165 |
States place first orders for H1N1 vaccines |
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180 |
Official national vaccination campaign begins |
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180 |
Total U.S. deaths — 1,655 |
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184 |
President Obama issues second national emergency declaration to provide funds for vaccine distribution to states |
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204 |
Peak number of H1N1 cases reported |
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210 |
Total U.S. deaths — 2,659 |
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229 |
First day without school closures since Day 13 |
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240 |
Total U.S. deaths — 3,924 |
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248 |
100 million doses of vaccine available |
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360 |
Total U.S. deaths — 12,469 |
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366 |
H1N1 epidemic officially ends in United States |
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483 |
WHO declares end of pandemic |
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