March 16, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has sickened at least 153,517 people and killed 5,735, according to the latest World Health Organization data release 15 March 2020. The total number of cases of infection is believed to be higher than what has been reported due to limited testing.
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 and daily Situation Reports
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Coronavirus testing
Limiting the spread of viruses and diseases
"We propose to introduce a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the European Union"
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 16, 2020
EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen says travel to the EU will be restricted "in order not to spread the virus"https://t.co/LKcQxfwp3f pic.twitter.com/m0FCeLT7UK
Cuomo says New York expects to be conducting 7,000 coronavirus tests per day by the end of the week https://t.co/Pg0fqY2bj0 pic.twitter.com/73xcQQrINJ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 16, 2020
NFL announcement on its draft plans: pic.twitter.com/ynRG3Bw6fw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
US surgeon general: US cases are where Italy was 2 weeks ago https://t.co/oT2JAhaqI8
— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) March 16, 2020
NY Governor Cuomo speaking right now: "I don't believe we're going to be able to flatten the curve enough” as he calls for the federal government to help expand hospital capacity
— Brandon Wall (@Walldo) March 16, 2020