Belgium coronavirus death toll is 289

In Belgium, police are taking a tough approach to policing the lockdown. Anyone found hanging around on the streets is fined. People need a good reason to be outside, such as: shopping for groceries, medicine or doing other essential tasks. Travelers are often checked for their documents.

Belgium became a country on October 4, 1830. The name Belgium dates back to the period when Celtics and Romans inhabited most of Europe. Those who inhabited Belgium, North Western France and Rhine land of Germany by then were known as Belgae. During this time, the Romans under the leadership of Julius Caesar were on a conquest to colonize Gaul (part of that region is present-day Belgium).

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Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com

March 27, 2020 First known cat infected with coronavirus reported in Belgium - nypost.com

March 27, 2020 Coronavirus: Belgium extends lockdown until 19 April - brusselstimes.com

March 25, 2020 Coronavirus: Belgium develops 15-minute virus test - brusselstimes.com

March 27, 2020 How far to cycle? Belgium debates limits in coronavirus lockdown - reuters.com

March 26, 2020 Dutch-Belgian Border Village Left Half Open, Half Shut by Virus - nytimes.com

March 25, 2020 Coronavirus crisis brings fragmented Brussels together - ft.com

March 25, 2020 Coronavirus: Financial Times praises Belgium’s approach - brusselstimes.com

March 24, 2020 Belgium begins clinical trial on coronavirus treatments - brusselstimes.com

March 24, 2020 Coronavirus: weekly survey aims to map outbreak’s spread through Belgium - brusselstimes.com

March 26, 2020 Belgian shelter helps homeless cope with coronavirus lockdown - reuters.com

March 24, 2020 Too close for comfort: Belgium agrees to shut hair salons - sandiegouniontribune.com