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
Supreme Court postponing oral argument through April 1. At their upcoming closed door conference, some justices “may participate remotely by telephone” pic.twitter.com/acEPg61XnA
— Irin Carmon (@irin) March 16, 2020
#BREAKING: NY, CT and NJ are taking joint regional action to reduce the spread of #COVID19:
— Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 16, 2020
Effective 8PM TONIGHT:
-Crowd capacity reduced to 50
-Restaurants/bars will be takeout/delivery ONLY
-Gyms closed
-Movie theaters closed
-Casinos closed
During a conference call between the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, the announcement was made that non-essential businesses will have to close at 8pm nightly and must follow social distancing rules during daylight hours when they're open. Restaurants will close for dine-in at 8pm tonight.
LIVE: Governors of NY, NJ and CT hold conference call for COVID-19 announcement More: https://t.co/XUON02yw5G https://t.co/4wq5yrAHKm
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) March 16, 2020
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,543 cases of covid-19 in the UK which is an increase of 171 cases since yesterday
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 16, 2020
37K US daily testing capacity now, up from 24K estimated Saturday https://t.co/EubyhBJZqh
— Dan Vergano (@dvergano) March 16, 2020