April 2020
Amazon to test workers; Boris Johnson out of ICU
Australians living or stranded in Cambodia are racing to beat internal travel bans that come into force at midnight. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Global cases near 1.5m; WHO defends itself
The number of people around the world who've tested positive for the virus is nearing 1.5 million. Follow our live COVID-19 blog here.
Global deaths top 81,000; Ireland likely to extend lockdown
Modelling by the IHME points to more than 66,000 UK residents dying in the first wave of the COVID-19 virus. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Spain, Italy turn corner; Johnson moved into ICU
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken into the intensive care unit in hospital after his COVID-19 worsened, his office said. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Flattening the curve 'is happening'
Australia's infection rate continued to slow today, the deputy chief medical officer said the flattening of the curve "appeared to be happening", and NSW undertook the largest maritime operation in Sydney Harbour. Here's what happened today.
Global cases top 1 million mark
The number of global confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus has risen to more than 1 million. Follow on our coronavirus live blog.
Global cases top 900,000; Florida finally relents
A Washington Post report said the coronavirus has spread virtually across all of the US population. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
March 2020
Italy reaches 'plateau'; CNN host Chris Cuomo has virus
Testing in the US is now in the range of 110,000 to 115,000 a day. Italy reached an 'infection' plateau. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Austria mask mandate, global cases top 760,000
Experts have warned even stricter social distancing measures may be required in Australia despite an easing of new cases. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Global cases top 620,000; wage subsidies
The Morrison government is preparing to announce wage subsidies for workers whose companies have been shut down in the coronavirus outbreak. Major companies have stood down over 100,000 workers in a week. Here's how today unfolded.
Global cases top 500,000; US deaths top 1000
"The number of ventilators we need is so astronomical," New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Global cases top 450,000; death toll tops 20,000
Ninety-five per cent of New York city's almost 200 deaths from the new coronavirus had underlying health conditions. Follow our live coronavirus blog here.
Italy lifts lockdown fines; Greta Thunberg in isolation
The Swedish teenage climate activist is self-isolating at home after returning from Europe. Follow on our live blog.
Italy data improves, IMF tips global recession
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Australia exceeded 1700, while a fourth parliamentarian tested positive for the illness. Follow our live coronavirus coverage here.
Coronavirus live updates
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Australia has exceeded 1000, the head of the Grattan Institute has urged an 8 week lockdown. How the last 48 hours unfolded.
How the last 24 hours unfolded
The announcement of new restrictions on public gatherings rippled across Australia, underscoring the seriousness of the crisis. Here's what happened on Thursday.
What happened in the last 24 hours
Global cases neared 215,000, Trump blamed China, oil prices collapsed and Americans' confidence in the US tumbled. Here's what happened on Wednesday.
More test kits to arrive this week; global cases near 200,000
The federal government says 97,000 additional coronavirus tests will arrive in Australia this week. Follow our live coronavirus coverage here.
Dow plummets as Trump tips recession
Stocks on Wall Street extended losses to more than 11pc after President Trump tipped an extended crisis. Follow on our live blog.
'Non-essential' mass gatherings banned, more events cancelled
The Prime Minister has advised against "non-essential" gatherings of 500 people or more starting on Monday. Sophie Trudeau, the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a confirmed case of coronavirus.