First US case reported on January 20, 2020. Trump declared national emergency on March 13, 2020. Congress approved $8.3 billion for pandemic response. Travel restrictions and mask mandates implemented
Over 26 variants exist of the original COVID-19 strain. 99% of US variants are Omicron mutations. EG.5 (Eris) is dominant, causing 24.5% of cases. FL.1.5.1 (Fornax) follows at 13.7%. XBB.1.16 (Arcturus) now causes 10.2% of US cases
WHO Coronavirus Network supports surveillance and laboratory assessment of coronaviruses. Multiple variants have been designated by WHO based on potential for expansion. Variants are categorized as under monitoring, of interest, or of concern
WHO declared COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. Over 100 million people infected worldwide, 2.5 million deaths. First U.S. case in Washington state, Trump Administration declared emergency. California became first state to order complete home confinement. Pandemic caused massive job losses and social distancing measures
First reported in Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019. WHO declared pandemic on March 11, 2020. Europe became pandemic epicenter on March 13, 2020
HV.1 is the newest COVID-19 variant gaining traction in the U.S. It now accounts for nearly 20% of all COVID-19 cases in the country. The variant emerged in mid-summer and is expected to replace EG.5