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
BREAKING: Heathrow Airport's CEO is to forego his salary for the next three months as Britain's busiest passenger hub tries to confront the impact of the #coronavirus crisis.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 16, 2020
More on this story: https://t.co/0rEoUJ6yYL pic.twitter.com/sIsNmSND78
Catalan's First Minister Quim Torra has tested positive for the virus https://twitter.com/govern/status/1239547585452539904
Georgia https://twitter.com/RElliotWSB/status/1239549201073217536
Breaking: Kentucky governor banning in-house dining likely starting at 5 pm, following similar directives in Illinois/Ohio. (Reposted to fix typo)
— Molly Parker (@MollyParkerSI) March 16, 2020
BREAKING: All U.S. stocks halted as S&P 500 plunges 7% https://t.co/SW5sJS1gxf pic.twitter.com/wKDDBUvl1c
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) March 16, 2020