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
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has advised against "all but essential travel" outside of the UK for 30 days
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 17, 2020
A look at COVID-19 by county in Georgia as of last night. Made with #ggplot2 and #rstats, which I'm trying to learn. #CoronavirusOutbreak #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/aQjfF9s2fs
— Jennifer Peebles (@jpeebles) March 17, 2020
Traveling today? ✈️ Please be advised that the North and South Terminal checkpoints are closed. Passengers are being directed to the Main checkpoint until further notice. Safe travels #staywellATL #coronavirusupdate pic.twitter.com/3IiYYsf3OQ
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) March 17, 2020
French government spokeswoman @SibethNdiaye says she "can't guarantee" that the home confinement that began at noon today local in #France 🇫🇷will only last 15 days. #COVID2019 https://t.co/oITd5eSSAG
— Rachel Donadio (@RachelDonadio) March 17, 2020
In its daily update, the World Health Organization says there are 167,515 confirmed cases worldwide, including 13,903 new cases, and 6,066 deaths (862 new deaths) for March 15-16.
World Health Organization data is reported at 10 a.m. CET. for the previous day.
Four new countries in Africa, Europe and the Americas reported COVID-19 cases in the 24-hour period, and the number of total cases and deaths outside China has overtaken those inside China. Starting today, Chinese cases will no longer be featured separately.