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
To keep students, teachers & administrators safe & mitigate the spread of #COVID19, I'm ordering the closure of all public elementary, secondary & post-secondary schools in GA from March 18 to March 31. Read more here: https://t.co/gBCM3Yv2U2. @georgiadeptofed #gapol
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) March 16, 2020
ABC News is the latest news outlet to report that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. "This person was part of our Seattle coverage team & has been in isolation at home since last week," @jamesgoldston's internal memo says. The employee "is feeling much better already."
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) March 16, 2020
Breaking: The UFC’s next three events — scheduled for March 21, March 28, and April 11 — have been postponed, Dana White communicated to his staff on Monday, via email. (via @bokamotoESPN | @espnmma)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 16, 2020
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UPDATE: Greenland reports first case of coronavirus, worldwide total surpasses 180,000 https://t.co/eUoE2b20hL
— BNO News (@BNOFeed) March 16, 2020
NEW: "Today, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced plans to self-quarantine after a brief interaction with an individual who was at the time asymptomatic but later tested positive for COVID-19."
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) March 16, 2020