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
Latest stats from Ga Department of Public Health: state has 146 confirmed corona virus cases. Fulton has most , Gwinnett has 7. pic.twitter.com/pH7l44LqIR
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomasATL) March 17, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin asked Americans who can still file their taxes to do so on April 15, and announced that payments of up to $1 million for individuals and $10 million for businesses can be deferred for up to 90 days.
During a press briefing, US Vice President Mike Pence urged construction companies to donate their N95 masks to a local hospital and forego ordering additional masks.
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg announced internally that all 45K employees are getting $1,000 in cash and will earn at least their full bonuses for their six-month review. It’s the boldest step yet by a large co. to offset the financial impact of coronavirus. https://t.co/HwBuW0IIj8
— Alex Heath (@alexeheath) March 17, 2020
#BREAKING Spain to guarantee up to 100 bn euros in loans to firms pic.twitter.com/PseBoT4FMr
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 17, 2020