March 17, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has sickened at least 167,515 people and killed 6,606, according to the latest World Health Organization data release 16 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
A friend in South Korea sends this photo of the supermarket where he says no one is panic shopping. pic.twitter.com/hnhZlxBcNA
— andrew kaczynski (@KFILE) March 17, 2020
FAA temporarily closing the ATC Tower at Chicago Midway Airport due to employees there coming down with Covid19 pic.twitter.com/TttsahmnMu
— Kris Van Cleave (@krisvancleave) March 17, 2020
#BREAKING: West Virginia announces its first confirmed case of coronavirus.
— Ryan Sloane (@RyanFSloane) March 17, 2020
The virus now has confirmed reported instances in all 50 states.
I just issued an emergency order with @VDHCommissioner to enforce Virginia's statewide ban of more than 10 patrons in restaurants, theaters, and fitness centers.
— Governor Ralph Northam (@VAGovernor73) March 17, 2020
Please use common sense. If you were considering ignoring this limit—don't. https://t.co/IDeKPHIhsx
NEW: Michael Cohen is requesting to serve the remainder of his 3-year prison sentence at home due to unsafe prison conditions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. https://t.co/abb0rgYthv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 17, 2020