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
UPDATE: @kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the US, is still not providing all its workers with paid sick leave
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) March 17, 2020
Instead, everyone is getting a 25 DOLLAR Kroger gift cardhttps://t.co/19uNybttHl pic.twitter.com/DN17GcUmVY
Ford suspending production at European auto plants starting Thursday as coronavirus sweeps across the continent. Plants expected to be down several weeks. $F
— Phil LeBeau (@Lebeaucarnews) March 17, 2020
St Patrick's Day parades may have been cancelled in Ireland, but people have taken to their gardens and living rooms to celebrate with their own #virtualparade.
One man and his parade. #virtualparade #donegalpiper pic.twitter.com/2gdjFXnCcF
— Liam Porter (@LiamPort) March 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/SorchaNiD/status/1239889244723843072
Ambulances have stopped using sirens in Bergamo, Italy because the constant blaring was scaring people — and there are few vehicles on the road anyway.https://t.co/6rsbXfNlrT
— Andrew Restuccia (@AndrewRestuccia) March 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/Grasswire/status/1239930600074752002