Global COVID-19 Timeline
Date Event
Dec 31, 2019 First cases of unknown pneumonia reported in Wuhan, China.
Jan 30, 2020 WHO declares a Public Health Emergency of International
Concern.
Mar 11, 2020 WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
Dec 2020 Mass vaccination campaigns begin worldwide (Pfizer, Moderna,
etc.).
2021–2022 Several COVID-19 waves (Delta, Omicron variants).
May 5, 2023 WHO declares end of COVID-19 global emergency.
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COVID-19 Timeline in Pakistan
Date Event
Feb 26, 2020 First confirmed COVID-19 case in Pakistan.
Mar 13, 2020 Schools and public events suspended nationwide.
Mar 24, 2020 Pakistan imposes nationwide lockdown.
Jun 2021 Pakistan begins mass vaccinations.
Mar 2022 Cases decline; restrictions begin easing.
May 2023 COVID-19 emergency officially ends globally, including in Pakistan.