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
Leadership aides believe that there are Republican senators who want to vote against the bill, so the expectation is there will not be unanimous consent.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) March 16, 2020
SENATE is unlikely to turn to CORONAVIRUS bill until mid to late week. pic.twitter.com/oZk1G8DmdU
Some grocery stores are opening their doors early or designating certain hours for elderly customers to shop. Older people are thought to be disproportionally more at risk for serious illness from COVID-19 infections, and a high number of those who have died are over the age of 80 (based on early data from China).
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Air France-KLM will ground its entire A380 and Boeing 747 fleet and reduce capacity by 70-80% over the next two months.
The company said the public health emergency declared in France, restrictions on the movement of travellers, and reduced demand were behind the decision.
I tested positive for #COVIDー19 – My symptoms are mild – chest pressure, a cough, a mild fever. I have been in quarantine since I learned I’d been exposed to confirmed positive cases – discussing on @CBSThisMorning at 7:30a – i think it’s important we inform and stop the spread pic.twitter.com/6HYWRPTHk4
— Seth Doane (@sethdoane) March 16, 2020