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
"The directive begins at 12:01 a.m. Tues'' for SF, SClara, SMateo, Marin, Contra Costa & Alameda counties — combined population of 6.7 million+. "It is to stay in place until at least 4/7. Three other Bay Area counties — Sonoma, Solano and Napa — were not immediately included." https://t.co/h2QZsGVFQC
— Carla Marinucci (@cmarinucci) March 16, 2020
Finland plans to shut the country's borders, close schools and ban mass gatherings as part of a 19-point action plan to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
BREAKING: Universal Pictures is making some of its current film releases available on demand starting this week.
— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) March 16, 2020
That includes The Invisible Man and The Hunt, which will be available on Apple, Amazon and other on demand services starting Friday for $19.99.
Among rumours spreading in Egypt (and Ive seen this one on whatsapp groups) is that the military will be spraying disinfectent over the country with helicopters–forcing military here to issue a denial. https://t.co/v5JAH18EhP
— Samer Al-Atrush (@SameralAtrush) March 16, 2020
Major League Baseball will push its regular season back by at least eight weeks in accordance with the CDC’s latest recommendation on gatherings of more than 50 people https://twitter.com/mlb/status/1239614715510296579?s=21