The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has sickened 142,539 people and killed 5,393, according to the latest World Health Organization data release 14 March 2020.
Countries around the world have restricted travel and are urging citizens to avoid crowds which could spread the virus. The Grasswire team is bringing together information from around the world highlighting how governments and private organizations are reacting to the disease.
Verified government information sources
- World Health Organization
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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Dr Colum Henry, Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE, said that these ‘fake news’ items on COVID-19 and medical care on social media and in made-up circulars are causing deep distress and hampering the collective response to the virus.
— Fergal Bowers (@FergalBowers) March 15, 2020
BREAKING: Illinois' Governor orders all restaurants and bars closed, statewide, until 3/30/20. "The time for persuasion and public appeal is over," says @GovPritzker. The order goes into effect tomorrow evening. The state is deciding how to keep take out & delivery services open.
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) March 15, 2020
Illinois closing all restaurants and bars as of COB Monday.
— Molly Parker (@MollyParkerSI) March 15, 2020
51. Robles (Defence Minister) says Spain is a serious country and that everyone must take care of their health. Coronavirus does not understand Spanish regions or political ideologies. The Spanish Armed Forces will fulfil their constitutional role at the national level.
— Matthew Bennett (@matthewbennett) March 15, 2020
In light of the rapidly changing COVID-19 developments, @lululemon has decided today to close all stores in North America & Europe from March 16-March 27 to help protect our global community, guests and people, and ensure we doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
— Calvin McDonald (@calvinmcdonald) March 15, 2020
Ireland's Chief Medical Officer warns people to avoid house parties now that pubs are closing, two days ahead of St Patrick's Day.
House parties or ‘COVID parties’ carry the same risks as being in a pub/club. People should not organise or attend them.
— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) March 15, 2020
The virus is now in our community. Practice #SocialDistancing and help us to limit the spread.#COVIDー19 @roinnslainte