Germany's COVID timeline: from first case to 100,000 dead

BERLIN (AP) — As Germany reached 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, here is a look at some of the significant events that happened in the country during the outbreak:

Jan 27, 2020

First case confirmed in Germany. A man in the Starnberg region of Bavaria tested positive. Authorities said the risk of the virus spreading in Germany remained low.

Feb. 12, 2020

Health Minister Jens Spahn tells German lawmakers that “it can’t completely rule out that a regionally restricted epidemic in China turns into a global pandemic.”

Feb. 24, 2020

In view of the worsening situation in Italy, the German government revises its assessment and warns that the virus can be expected to spread in Germany too.

March 4, 2020

Leipzig book fair is canceled; cancellations of other large events follow.

March 10, 2020

All 16 German states have confirmed coronavirus cases. A national crisis unit recommends canceling all large events with more than 1,000 participants; within days, most states have closed schools.

March 18, 2020

In televised address, Merkel warns of “historic” challenge.

March 22, 2020

First nationwide lockdown agreed.

April 6, 2020

Germany records 100,000th case.

April 20, 2020

Some restrictions are eased.

May 16, 2020

Bundesliga soccer matches resume, without spectators.

June 23, 2020

Western region of Guetersloh goes into lockdown after an outbreak at a slaughterhouse.

Aug. 1, 2020

Mass protest in Berlin, and again on Aug. 29, when protesters try to storm Reichstag.

Oct. 16, 2020

Number of daily confirmed cases reaches new record high of more than 7,000.

Oct. 24, 2020

Number of COVID-19 deaths in Germany passes 10,000.

Oct. 28, 2020

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