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
"Once again, our key message is:
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 16, 2020
test,
test,
test.
This is a serious disease. Although the evidence we have suggests that those over 60 are at highest risk, young people, including children, have died"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus
Madrid police are using drones to remind people to stay home amid a nationwide lockdown due to the #coronavirus outbreak 📢 pic.twitter.com/66ss3CcqFQ
— DW News (@dwnews) March 16, 2020
Project Baseline, the website launched in collaboration with Google subsidiary Verily and the White House, has posted a note on its homepage saying that they're “unable to schedule more appointments at this time.”
Verily's Project Baseline is already at capacity pic.twitter.com/mOuiSfLy8P
— Chaotic Goode (@LaurenGoode) March 16, 2020
WHO's Tedros says social distancing is not enough to stop an outbreak 👀
— Soumya (@skarlamangla) March 16, 2020
"You cannot fight a fire blindfolded and we cannot stop this pandemic if we do not know who is infected," he said. "We have a simple message for all countries: test, test, test."
Italy's government announces plans to spend 25B euros to tackle growing coronavirus epidemic. https://t.co/FezZasIqDQ
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) March 16, 2020