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
Gov Cuomo announced Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk & NYC schools will close w/ childcare for essential workers & food programs
— Melissa DeRosa (@melissadderosa) March 15, 2020
NYC must have a plan for childcare &food in place within the next 24 hours
Schools will close in NYC early this week; Nassau/SUFFOLK/Westchester tomorrow
As of 3pm – NY has 729 cases of novel #Coronavirus #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/s1xj8TQJ2v
— Steven Bognar (@Bogs4NY) March 15, 2020
British supermarket Asda imposes limits on the number of some goods customers can buy, the latest grocery chain to do so after widespread “panic buying” over shortage fears.
Tonight @Asda’s CEO Roger Burnley says they’ve implemented a limit on certain products as well as asking people to only buy what they need. pic.twitter.com/ySFeAa6XtO
— Jonny Bell (@Jonny_Bel) March 15, 2020
British supermarket Asda imposes limits on the number of some goods customers can buy, the latest grocery chain to do so after widespread “panic buying” over shortage fears.
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Discussions are ongoing on if the NFL's season will be affected by the outbreak.
Multiple people across the league now are anticipating that the start of the league year will not be moved and it will start on time, per sources. There still are ongoing conversations, and it still could change, but there is a different tone from teams as if it is happening now.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2020