(CNN)President Donald Trump on Monday falsely claimed the media had ignored the outbreak of coronavirus in January and February, as he sought to defend his response to the pandemic.
CNN was covering this important story from the start.
The first story that CNN published on the novel coronavirus came on January 6 as the world began to learn about a new disease spreading in Wuhan, China. Below is a sample of CNN's online coverage of the outbreak as it expanded from Wuhan to the rest of the world.
January
A mysterious virus is making China (and the rest of Asia) nervous. It's not SARS, so what is it? China's coronavirus cases likely grossly underestimated, study says China confirms new coronavirus can spread between humans Coronavirus explained: What you need to know This may explain the spread of China's new virus Vaccine for new Chinese coronavirus in the works First US case of Wuhan coronavirus confirmed by CDC Gupta: Here's what's keeping health officials up at night China's travel industry braces as coronavirus outbreak revives memories of SARS US airline stocks fall on coronavirus fears The deadly new coronavirus is starting to spread in the US. Here's how to protect yourself Coronavirus live updates from January 22 Disease detectives hunting down more information about 'super spreader' of Wuhan coronavirus Coronavirus live updates from January 23 CNN reporter describes scramble to flee Wuhan before lockdown What you need to know about coronavirus McDonald's closes restaurants in five Chinese cities because of the coronavirus Social media videos appear to show patients overcrowd hospitals The World Health Organization should sound the alarm on Wuhan coronavirus Wall Street Journal: US to evacuate Americans and diplomats out of China amid coronavirus outbreak Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises to 56 as healthcare workers say medical supplies are running out Fifth US case of coronavirus confirmed as China warns people can spread the virus before they feel ill China says coronavirus can spread before symptoms show -- calling into question US containment strategy Coronavirus live updates from January 27 US advises citizens to reconsider travel to China after coronavirus outbreak Expert: Possibility China can't control coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus will test the Trump administration's ability to handle a crisis Coronavirus live updates from January 28 US citizen describes fleeing Wuhan, China A student has started a petition to cancel classes at Arizona State University over coronavirus fears Coronavirus live updates from January 29 Living under lockdown: How Wuhan residents are coping First case of person-to-person transmission of Wuhan virus in the US confirmed Commerce secretary says coronavirus will help bring jobs to North America State Department elevates China travel advisory to 'Do Not Travel' due to coronavirus Coronavirus declared a global health emergency US government declares the novel coronavirus a public health emergency and suspends entry for foreign nationals who visited China Coronavirus live updates from January 31 First of Wuhan's two new hospitals for coronavirus patients completed This is life on lockdown in China
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February
Pentagon to provide housing for up to 1,000 people over coronavirus concerns Coronavirus live updates from February 2 China accuses US of overreacting to coronavirus outbreak As coronavirus spreads, TSA issues new directive for anyone entering the US from China 'No reason for Americans to panic': White House seeks to calm fears over coronavirus Americans who stay in China should 'consider stocking up on food,' State Department says At least one person turned away at the border as coronavirus travel restrictions implemented Unions call on Trump administration for more robust coronavirus response Americans quarantined in military bases across US over Coronavirus Inside the White House's heightened response to the coronavirus outbreak Wuhan coronavirus kills doctor who warned of outbreak Coronavirus live updates from February 8 Life under coronavirus quarantine in the US Wuhan residents share how they cope with the crisis Five ways coronavirus could hurt Trump's economy -- and one way it might help Coronavirus live updates from February 10 Here's what it's like to be on a quarantined cruise ship Coronavirus live updates from February 11 People stuck on cruise ship speak out as coronavirus spreads Coronavirus live updates from February 15 US to evacuate Americans on cruise ship quarantined in Japan from coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus live updates from February 17 At least 140 travelers denied entry to US over coronavirus and thousands more screened Fact-checking Tom Cotton's claims about the coronavirus Analysis: Tom Cotton is playing a dangerous game with his coronavirus speculation Grandmother describes life under lockdown with toddler Washington Post: Trump furious after officials let Americans with coronavirus return to US from Japan White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week World markets shaken by coronavirus spread Coronavirus market freakout: Stocks flew way too close to the sun Trump administration cancels plan to bring coronavirus patients to Alabama city following pushback from local officials White House submits $1.25 billion emergency request as part of $2.5 billion coronavirus effort US and South Korea considering scaling back military exercises due to coronavirus concerns Coronavirus live updates from February 24 CDC official warns Americans it's not a question of if coronavirus will spread, but when Virus concern grips Washington as Trump dispenses optimism Trump privately vents over coronavirus even as he publicly insists everything is fine Trump downplays coronavirus despite venting in private Analysis: Donald Trump seems to know very little about the coronavirus Bipartisan concern and outrage about coronavirus spill over on Capitol Hill GOP senator grills Trump's acting DHS head on coronavirus US-South Korea military exercises expected to be scaled back due to coronavirus Coronavirus live updates for February 25 Conflicting signals cast doubt on Trump team's coronavirus response Stock market upheaval exacerbating Trump's concerns over coronavirus Schumer preparing $8.5 billion request for emergency coronavirus funding, source says The government had a model for handling Ebola. Trump has ditched it White House weighing appointing coronavirus czar, despite denials White House response to coronavirus stokes bipartisan frustration in Congress Trump claims coronavirus is only partially responsible for stock market plummet HHS Secretary Azar: 'I'm still chairman of the task force' on coronavirus after Trump says Pence is leading response Coronavirus live updates for February 27 Trump puts Pence in charge of coronavirus efforts Trump fires back at Dems' claim: How stupid Trump takes a victory lap early on in the coronavirus fight Gupta on Trump's coronavirus claim: That's not true Trump downplays threat of coronavirus in the US US-South Korean combined military drill postponed over coronavirus outbreak Avlon: Coronavirus doesn't care about partisan politics Health expert tapped for coronavirus task force will report to Pence Pence's history managing HIV crisis in Indiana under scrutiny now that he's overseeing coronavirus Analyis:The 31 wildest lines from Donald Trump's self-congratulatory coronavirus press conference Pelosi says Congress 'close' to reaching bipartisan agreement on coronavirus funding Vice President Pence's public health record raises concerns Ebola czar calls White House's move an 'outrage' Pence's office placed in charge of coronavirus messaging HHS whistleblower claims US workers received coronavirus evacuees without proper precautions Whistleblower shares concerns over US workers' potential exposure to coronavirus White House's attempts to reduce government by slashing health programs could hurt response to coronavirus Pence's history managing health crisis under scrutiny US Navy orders self-quarantine for ships that have made stops in the Pacific amid coronavirus concerns Tom Steyer says Trump 'has already blown' US response to coronavirus Coronavirus live updates for February 28 Burnett: What Trump said is not what medical experts are saying Trump stumbles in first efforts to control virus response as fear spreads and markets fall Anderson Cooper: Ignorance doesn't kill viruses Trump says coronavirus will 'disappear' eventually Trump seeks a 'miracle' as virus fears mount Pence's public health record raises concern as coronavirus spreads Avlon: Pence has a poor record with public health issues Pence is leading the coronavirus response but he's still heading to Florida to fundraise Pompeo clashes with lawmakers over coronavirus and Iran in tense hearing Analysis: Donald Trump Jr. just said something unreal about Democrats and the coronavirus John King: This is a new level of fearmongering Pompeo clashes with Democrats over Iran and coronavirus Lawmakers react after coronavirus briefing: 'I do not think we're prepared' Analysis: Top 5: From coronavirus to Super Tuesday Facebook and Twitter ask to see government report linking coronavirus misinformation to Russia Trump on coronavirus: A lot of people are getting better Tax cuts, tariff relief and travel restrictions: White House hunts for options to contain virus fallout State Department raises travel advisory for Italy amid coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus live updates for February 29 Lemon slams Trump administration for reaction to coronavirus US military scrambles to cope with global 'threat' posed by coronavirus Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calls coronavirus a 'pandemic' Trump to rally conservative base at CPAC amid escalating coronavirus concerns Trump to give update on US response to coronavirus Trump updates media after first US coronavirus death Bloomberg to air coronavirus address in 3-minute TV ad Pence: We could have more coronavirus deaths Pence: 'We could have more' coronavirus deaths
This is an ongoing list and will be updated.
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