The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Oceania on 25 January 2020, with the first confirmed case reported in Melbourne, Australia. [399][400] It has since spread elsewhere in the …

Learn about COVID-19 and how it spreads About COVID-19 COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than …

Nov 27, 2025 · WHO response During the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO coordinated the global response, supporting countries with preparedness, surveillance, diagnostics, …

Apr 25, 2023 · The COVID-19 pandemic shined light on the health disparities between racial and ethnic groups driven by systemic racism and lower access to healthcare.

The COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. The public health emergency of international concern ended in May 2023.

Dec 14, 2020 · Having killed more than 7 million people, the COVID-19 pandemic of the early 2020s stands as the most disruptive event to date of the 21st century. Its impact is likely to be felt for …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world. Explore global data and research to understand its impact, spread, and global response.

Sep 5, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

Oct 21, 2025 · Overview Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or, more commonly, SARS-CoV-2. It …

Mar 11, 2024 · COVID-19 timeline: How the deadly virus and the world's response have evolved over 4 years The WHO declared the global COVID outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020.