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
🚨 Amazon is hiring **100,000*** warehouse and delivery workers because of the spike in demand
— David S. Joachim (@davidjoachim) March 16, 2020
It'll also raise these employees' pay by $2 an hourhttps://t.co/FwEPPG3tF5 @DanaMattioli pic.twitter.com/9onGlVTxBO
A message from me and my dad, @Melbrooks. #coronavirus #DontBeASpreader pic.twitter.com/Hqhc4fFXbe
— Max Brooks (@maxbrooksauthor) March 16, 2020
Responding to a question about New York Times reporting on a teleconference Trump held with the United States' governors today where Trump told governors to “try getting [respirators, ventilators, and other equipment] yourselves,” Trump said that “it's always going to be faster” if they can get the needed supplies without having to go through the federal government “and I've given them authorization to order directly.”
In a first for Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron said his government was suspending rent, household bills, and taxes. He ordered people to stay inside for two weeks starting midday Tuesday.
“We are at war” with coronavirus, the president said in an address lasting about 20 minutes.
Adresse aux Français. https://t.co/V0kwXbU79J
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 16, 2020
Trump said that he isn't considering a nationwide lockdown “at this time.”