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
Coronavirus testing
Limiting the spread of viruses and diseases
Admiral Brett Giroir, an assistant secretary at HHS responsible for public health, said pod-based units that can screen 2,000 to 4,000 people per day for coronavirus will soon be set up across the country, depending on the needs of each state.
— NPR (@NPR) March 15, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio just announced that the city's public schools will be closed starting tomorrow until at least April 20th
Starbucks is adopting a "to go" model at its stores in the US and Canada, pausing the use of seating, temporarily closing stores in “high-social gathering areas” like malls and university campuses, and temporarily closing stores or reducing operating hours in areas with high clusters of cases. Customers can still order at the counter, drive thru, or the Starbucks app along with delivery.
US Vice President Pence: “Testing is now available in all 50 states,” combination of public/commercial labs allows for 40-60 tests to be conducted per day
NEW YORK (AP) — Governor: New York City to close schools to fight the coronavirus, shutting the nation's largest public school system.
— Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) March 15, 2020