Previous coronavirus daily briefing updates, March 7-9
Published Mar 11, 2020 10:12 PM EDT
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Pearl Jam postponed the first leg of its 2020 world tour amid the coronavirus outbreak fears. The tour was set to kick off on March 18 in Toronto, which has seen at least 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Other tour stops included New York City, which has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Baltimore, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver, and Los Angeles, among others, before the band heads to Europe for the second leg, which includes a stop in Italy.
"As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate," the band said in a statement announcing the postponement.
St. Patrick's Day Parades are being canceled over COVID-19 fears. City officials in Boston announced they are canceling this St. Patrick’s Day parades. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city still plans to hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, but added that the decision would be re-evaluated as the parade date nears. Meanwhile, across the pond in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day parades are being canceled in cities like Dublin and Belfast, the BCC reported.
Multiple members of Congress announced this week that they have self-quarantined, including one who recently shook President Donald Trump's hand.
The decision to do so came after they interacted with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who later tested positive for the coronavirus, according to CNN. One of the congressmen who has self-quarantined, U.S. Representative Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia, shook hands with President Donald Trump during a visit to the CDC on Friday. And U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, flew with President Trump on Air Force One on Monday before announcing he would self-quarantine too, The New York Post reported. Both came in close proximity to the infected CPAC attendee.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency to ensure the state is able to "deploy every available resource" in response to the spread of coronavirus in the state, where 11 people have tested positive.
The grocery chain Wegmans noted that shopping trends are mimicking what it sees leading up to a weather event, according to the Produce News. The company said it is increasing orders based on demand to ensure it can meet the needs of employees and customers.
The entire country of Italy is facing lockdown conditions. Italy's interior ministry announced severe penalties for any Italians who do not obey the lockdown.
Reports say people are only allowed to move around for work reasons such as transport of essential goods, for other pressing needs, or for health reasons.
Wall Street experienced its worst day since the financial crisis as the U.S. stocks plunged more than 7.5%, Bloomberg reports. Due to the decline, the Dow hit its largest one-day point loss on record, and the largest single-session percentage hit since 2008, according to Yahoo Finance.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency today after three people in the state tested positive for the virus.
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first presumptive positive case in the state on Monday, making it the 36th state to confirm a positive case of COVID-19.
“While today is the first time that we can confirm that we have a presumptive positive coronavirus case, Louisiana has been preparing for this moment for many weeks. The CDC still believes the risk to the general public is low, but we will work quickly and decisively to assess the risk to those around this patient," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a news release.
New York also surpassed Washington state on Monday as having the most confirmed cases, with New York containing 142 and Washington containing 128. New York has yet to report any deaths, while 19 fatalities have occurred in Washington. Three other COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the U.S., with two of those in Florida and another in California.
Nancy Messonnier, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told reporters on Monday that she expects "many people" in the U.S. to be exposed to COVID-19, CNN reports.
“It’s fair to say that, as the trajectory of the outbreak continues, many people in the United States will at some point in time, either this year or next, be exposed to this virus. And there’s a good chance many will become sick,” Messonnier said.
She further emphasized, however, that studies from the China CDC show that 80% of cases are mild, and most people will not become seriously ill.
A sign on a shelf at a QFC grocery store in Kirkland, Wash., advises shoppers Tuesday, March 3, 2020 that all hand sanitizer products are sold out. Fear of the coronavirus has led people to stock up on the germ-killing gel, leaving store shelves empty and online retailers with sky-high prices set by those trying to profit on the rush. The store is located near the Life Care Center of Kirkland, which has been tied to several cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The World Health Organization (WHO) held a media briefing on Monday to provide information on the spread of COVID-19, in which Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the rapid spread of the virus "troubling."
China, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States have all enacted some form of emergency measure, and almost $300 million has be pledged to WHO and their Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.
"Now that the virus has a foothold in so many countries, the threat of a pandemic has become very real. But it would be the first pandemic in history that could be controlled," Ghebreyesus said.
Ireland has officially cancelled all St. Patrick's Day parades in the country as COVID-19 concerns rise, CNN reports.
"The Government has decided that St Patrick’s Day parades, including the Dublin parade, will not proceed. This is based on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team," a statement released by the government said.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, Ireland has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that New York would begin distributing state made hand sanitizer to state corporations like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In announcing the product, Cuomo also addressed major sellers such as Purell, Amazon and eBay in accusing the companies of price gouging.
“We’re hearing from local governments that acquiring hand sanitizer has been a real problem,” Gov. Cuomo said on Twitter. “NYS will immediately begin producing hand sanitizer ourselves – 100,000 gallons per week. We’ll provide it to government agencies, schools, the MTA, prisons, & others. #COVID19”
“Also to Purell and Mr. Amazon and Mr. eBay, if you continue the price gouging, we will introduce our product, which is superior to your product,” he said. “And you don’t even have the floral bouquet [smell].”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a news release on Monday that said they have issued warnings to seven companies that have been selling "fraudulent" COVID-19 products that claim to be able to treat or cure the virus. There is no current drug or vaccination for COVID-19 approved by either the FTC or FDA.
"These products are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law," they said in the release.
The FDA and FTC said using these products instead of receiving medical treatment can lead to serious harm that could potentially become life-threatening.
There are now 100 countries and territories that have confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a situation report released by The World Health Organization (WHO).
The WHO also says that in the past 24 hours, eight new countries or territories have confirmed their first cases, including Bulgaria and Costa Rica.
On Sunday, WHO reported the global risk level for the virus to be "very high."
Trader Christopher Fuchs, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, March 2, 2020. Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street following a seven-day rout brought on by worries that the spreading coronavirus outbreak will stunt the global economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
A sharp decline on Wall Street brought about a temporary halt to trading. The automatic halt was triggered by a 7 percent decline in the S&P 500 from the previous day’s close, leading to a 15 minute pause.
International markets have also seen Monday plunges as markets in Frankfurt and London are down 8 percent.
Here are the updated COVID-19 global numbers on Monday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Total confirmed cases: 111,224
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Total deaths: 3,892
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Total recovered: 62,369
The BNP Paribas Open, a tennis tournament set to be held in Indian Wells, California, has been canceled, making it the first major sporting event in the U.S. to be called off due to the coronavirus.
“We are very disappointed that the tournament will not take place, but the health and safety of the local community, fans, players, volunteers, sponsors, employees, vendors, and everyone involved with the event is of paramount importance,” said Tournament Director Tommy Haas. “We are prepared to hold the tournament on another date and will explore options.”
Eight U.S. states have declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed coronavirus cases as of Sunday evening.
Washington
state, Florida and California were among the first to declare a state
of emergency after confirming the the only fatalities in the U.S. There
have been at least 21 deaths from the coronavirus in the nation, most of
which have been from Washington.
Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Utah and Oregon followed suit in declaring a state of emergency, respectively, within the past few days.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz released in a statement over Twitter on Sunday evening that he
had “briefly interacted” with a CPAC attendee that had tested positive
for COVID-19, and as a result is self-quarantining himself.
He said he is experiencing no symptoms and feels "fine and healthy."
“Nevertheless,
out of an abundance of caution, and because of how frequently I
interact with my constituents as a part of my job and to give everyone a
peace of mind, I have decided to remain at my home in Texas this week,
until a full 14 days have passed at the CPAC interaction,” Cruz said.
Here is the updated COVID-19 data provided by researchers from Johns Hopkins University:
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Total confirmed cases: 109,835
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Total deaths: 3,803
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Total recovered: 60,695
The global fatality rate has consistently stayed around 3.4 percent.
The Regal Princess has become the third Princess cruise to delay being docked due to COVID-19 concerns.
The
ship sailed up and down Florida’s coast on Sunday while awaiting the
test results for two crew members to see if they test positive for the
virus.
The Associated Press reports that the cruise line said the crew members do not show symptoms consistent with the coronavirus and are beyond the amount of time necessary for incubation.
The United States’ confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped to 537 on Sunday, moving the U.S. past Japan to the ninth most-infected nation in the world.
California has reported five more cases in Contra Costa County, bringing the state total to 87 and 21 new cases were confirmed in Washington state, bringing their total to 136.
The death toll in the U.S. remains at 21. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, about
3.9 percent of individuals confirmed to have the coronavirus in the
U.S. have died. This surpasses the global coronavirus fatality rate of
about 3.4 percent.
The United States Department of State has issued a warning against citizens traveling by cruise ship, especially if they have underlying health conditions.
According to The Miami Herald, the cruise industry is one of South Florida’s largest industries.
The LA Times has reported that the first person to have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on the Grand Princess Cruise Ship may have had it for days before boarding. He felt symptoms two to three days before boarding, and the incubation period for the virus is five to six days.
The Grand Princess Cruise Ship is set to dock on Monday in Oakland, California, according to CNN. On board the ship is 21 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Everyone on board the ship will be placed on a 14-day quarantine, with 1,113 crew members remaining quarantined on the ship.
While the United States trails closely behind Japan in confirmed COVID-19 cases by five, the United States death toll is 3.5 times higher than that of Japans, with 21 deaths compared to Japan’s six.
Japan also has 76 total recoveries, while the U.S. has only confirmed eight, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The
United States case count jumped when an outbreak occurred at a nursing
home in Washington state, as the virus has a fatality rate of 14.8
percent in those aged 80 or older, according to China CDC. Japan has a large elderly population that makes up 28.1 percent of their total population, while the United States’ elderly population makes up 14.9 percent of their overall population.
Massachusetts has confirmed 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the state total to 28, according to the state Department of Health.
Five of the newly confirmed cases were located in Boston,
bringing the amount of cases in the city to eight. According to the
Boston Public Health Commission, “there is now evidence of community
transmission.”
None of the cases in Boston required hospitalization and are currently self-isolating.
After the number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon doubled to 14 on Sunday, Gov. Kate Brown declared a 60-day-long state of emergency.
Additionally, two more people in Washington state have died from the virus, bringing the total fatalities in the United States up to 21.
Vermont has also reported its first case of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Johns Hopkins University has confirmed 497 cases of the coronavirus in the United States, making it the tenth most-infected nation. Japan, the ninth most-infected nation, has confirmed 502 cases.
A passenger on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship who contracted the coronavirus explained what it felt like in an interview with NBC News. The passenger, Carl Goldman, said his
“worst symptom” was a fever, which hit 103 degrees F and lasted for
about eight hours.
Along
with the fever he experienced is a dry cough, which he continues to
experience and said is beginning to improve. While in quarantine he said
he went through “every color of the rainbow with Gatorade.” Unlike the
cold or flu, Goldman said he did not experience any stuffiness,
sneezing, body ache or chills.
“What's weird about these symptoms and seems to be true for almost everybody is I went days without knowing I have the virus … I jumped from normal temperature to 103,” Goldman said.
The number of coronavirus deaths in Italy spiked to 366 after 133 new fatalities were recorded in the country on Sunday.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University,
there are currently 7,375 total confirmed cases in Italy. There was an
increase of nearly 1,500 cases since Saturday, according to Italy’s Civil Protection.
The mortality rate in the country has reached about 5 percent, whereas the global mortality rate is lower at 3.5 percent. In response
to the growing concern surrounding the spread of the virus, the country banned gatherings of over 1,000 people on Sunday.
At
least 10 people were killed and another 23 remain missing after Xinjia
Hotel collapsed Saturday in Quanzhou, China, the nation's Ministry of
Emergency Management said. The hotel was being used as a coronavirus
quarantine center.
The collapse of the building had left 71 people trapped, and 38 of those people had been rescued, the ministry said.
Two
supermarkets on the first floor had been under remodeling when the
incident happened. A pillar was reported to have deformed minutes before
the collapse, Zhang Yi, director of the housing and urban-rural
development bureau in the region, told Xinhua News Agency.
The accident is still under investigation to determine whether the collapse was due to house decoration or a structural problem.
According to ABC News,
the city said 58 people from areas hit by the coronavirus were staying
at the hotel for medical observation at the time of the collapse. All of
them had tested negative for the virus.
Coronavirus cases in reach 105 in New York State, with a new case reported in the Bronx, Gov. Cuomo reported.
Currently, there are 437 confirmed cases in the United States, with 19 deaths and eight recoveries.
In an effort to control coronavirus, the government of Italy has imposed a lockdown on its northern region, restricting the movement of more than 16 million people.
Alitalia suspended all flights from Milan and Venice, Italy, in an effort to prevent the virus from spreading more.
Nearly 3,500 people aboard the coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess cruise ship will dock in Oakland, California, on Monday.
The ship has been idling off of the coast of San Francisco while officials debated where to send the passengers.
Guests
who require medical treatment and hospitalization will be sent to
facilities in California, while others will be transported to their
state’s federally operated facility.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tested 1,583 people for the coronavirus since the first cases were identified in the U.S. in January.
That
number will increase as more tests are shipped nationwide, Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn told reporters at
the White House.
Argentina confirmed the first COVID-19-related death in South America on Saturday, CNN reports.
The 64-year-old man reportedly died after returning from a trip to Europe. He lived in Buenos Aires.
Virginia confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the state after a U.S. Marine stationed in Fairfax County tested positive.
The
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan
Hoffman announced via Twitter that the marine is being treated at Fort
Belvoir Community Hospital.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, according to KMBC news.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said the woman is less than 50 years old and in home isolation in Johnson County. Kelly said Kansas “has been prepared” for positive cases of the virus.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf confirmed two additional presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. Both cases are located in Montgomery County.
Wolf said in a press release that both people who tested positive have mild cases and are isolated in their homes. He said he anticipates more confirmed cases in the state “in the coming days and weeks.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced they will be providing “extra nurses, practitioners and doctors” to the Life Care Center located in Kirkland, Washington.
The announcement comes after a spokesperson for the facility announced that 70 out of 180 employees of the care center are showing symptoms of COVID-19 and have been asked to not return to work, CNN reports.
Mayor of Washington, D.C., Murial Bowser announced over Twitter Saturday evening that the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences yielded its first presumptive positive COVID-19 case.
Additionally, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) organizers announced that someone who attended the conference in National Harbor, Maryland, last week has tested positive for the coronavirus.
According
to the organizers, the person who tested positive did not come in
contact with the president or vice president, who were both in
attendance, and is now being quarantined in New Jersey.
France’s National Assembly has just confirmed their second case of COVID-19. Five additional lawmakers are also being tested for the virus.
The
first member of the assembly to contract the virus is under intensive
care, according to Reuters, while the second was just taken to the
hospital.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 in the United States on Saturday afternoon.
At
least eight cases in the U.S. have recovered, according to Johns
Hopkins University. Nineteen deaths in the U.S. have been associated
with the coronavirus. Two people have died in Florida, one in California and 16 in Washington state.
The New York Times reports that people are being treated for the virus in 28 states.
Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the state of New York on Saturday.
Johns Hopkins University reports 76 cases of COVID-19 in New York, 10 of which Cuomo said are currently hospitalized. So far, no deaths have been reported in the state.
Here are the updated COVID-19 global numbers, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University:
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Total confirmed cases: 105,559
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Total deaths: 3,555
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Total recovered: 58,354
The current mortality rate for the virus is 3.4 percent overall, however the China CDC Weekly reported that patients over the age of 80 experience a mortality rate above 14 percent.
The Washington State Department of Health reported that COVID-19 cases in the state have now topped 100, with 102 total people testing positive for the virus.
An additional death was also reported in King County, bringing the states total to 16 deaths, according to the Department of Health.
Elliotte Friedman, an insider for the National Hockey League (NHL), announced over Twitter that to avoid the spread of COVID-19, NHL dressing rooms will be closed to the media.
Friedman said in his tweet that the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer "are expected to follow."
Amtrak has suspended non-stop service between Washington, D.C., and New York as a safety measure in response to the spread of the virus.
“We are closely monitoring the coronavirus and are taking action based on guidance from public health experts,” the company said in a press release.
A coronavirus quarantine hotel collapsed trapping 70 people, according to reports from the Guardian.
The Xinjia Express Hotel in Quanzhou, China, was used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus
At least 23 people were rescued from the wreckage of the 80-room hotel.
Pope Francis canceled major public appearances and will stream his appearance online instead of addressing crowds from St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.
The Alpine skiing World Cup Finals in Italy was also canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
The first U.S. fatalities outside of California and Washington state were confirmed in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health announced that the two Florida residents who died were from Lee County and Santa Rosa County.
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Previous coronavirus daily briefing updates, March 7-9
Published Mar 11, 2020 10:12 PM EDT
Current daily briefings on the coronavirus can be found here. Scroll below to read previous reports, listed in eastern time.
March 9, 9:25 p.m.
Pearl Jam postponed the first leg of its 2020 world tour amid the coronavirus outbreak fears. The tour was set to kick off on March 18 in Toronto, which has seen at least 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Other tour stops included New York City, which has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Baltimore, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver, and Los Angeles, among others, before the band heads to Europe for the second leg, which includes a stop in Italy.
"As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate," the band said in a statement announcing the postponement.
March 9, 8:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parades are being canceled over COVID-19 fears. City officials in Boston announced they are canceling this St. Patrick’s Day parades. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city still plans to hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, but added that the decision would be re-evaluated as the parade date nears. Meanwhile, across the pond in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day parades are being canceled in cities like Dublin and Belfast, the BCC reported.
March 9, 7:50 p.m.
Multiple members of Congress announced this week that they have self-quarantined, including one who recently shook President Donald Trump's hand.
The decision to do so came after they interacted with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who later tested positive for the coronavirus, according to CNN. One of the congressmen who has self-quarantined, U.S. Representative Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia, shook hands with President Donald Trump during a visit to the CDC on Friday. And U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, flew with President Trump on Air Force One on Monday before announcing he would self-quarantine too, The New York Post reported. Both came in close proximity to the infected CPAC attendee.
March 9, 6:30 p.m.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency to ensure the state is able to "deploy every available resource" in response to the spread of coronavirus in the state, where 11 people have tested positive.
March 9, 6:15 p.m.
The grocery chain Wegmans noted that shopping trends are mimicking what it sees leading up to a weather event, according to the Produce News. The company said it is increasing orders based on demand to ensure it can meet the needs of employees and customers.
March 9, 5:40 p.m.
The entire country of Italy is facing lockdown conditions. Italy's interior ministry announced severe penalties for any Italians who do not obey the lockdown.
Reports say people are only allowed to move around for work reasons such as transport of essential goods, for other pressing needs, or for health reasons.
March 9, 4:50 p.m.
Wall Street experienced its worst day since the financial crisis as the U.S. stocks plunged more than 7.5%, Bloomberg reports. Due to the decline, the Dow hit its largest one-day point loss on record, and the largest single-session percentage hit since 2008, according to Yahoo Finance.
March 9, 3:30 p.m.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency today after three people in the state tested positive for the virus.
March 9, 2:42 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first presumptive positive case in the state on Monday, making it the 36th state to confirm a positive case of COVID-19.
“While today is the first time that we can confirm that we have a presumptive positive coronavirus case, Louisiana has been preparing for this moment for many weeks. The CDC still believes the risk to the general public is low, but we will work quickly and decisively to assess the risk to those around this patient," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a news release.
New York also surpassed Washington state on Monday as having the most confirmed cases, with New York containing 142 and Washington containing 128. New York has yet to report any deaths, while 19 fatalities have occurred in Washington. Three other COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the U.S., with two of those in Florida and another in California.
March 9, 2:18 p.m.
Nancy Messonnier, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told reporters on Monday that she expects "many people" in the U.S. to be exposed to COVID-19, CNN reports.
“It’s fair to say that, as the trajectory of the outbreak continues, many people in the United States will at some point in time, either this year or next, be exposed to this virus. And there’s a good chance many will become sick,” Messonnier said.
She further emphasized, however, that studies from the China CDC show that 80% of cases are mild, and most people will not become seriously ill.
A sign on a shelf at a QFC grocery store in Kirkland, Wash., advises shoppers Tuesday, March 3, 2020 that all hand sanitizer products are sold out. Fear of the coronavirus has led people to stock up on the germ-killing gel, leaving store shelves empty and online retailers with sky-high prices set by those trying to profit on the rush. The store is located near the Life Care Center of Kirkland, which has been tied to several cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
March 9, 1:41 p.m.
The World Health Organization (WHO) held a media briefing on Monday to provide information on the spread of COVID-19, in which Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the rapid spread of the virus "troubling."
China, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States have all enacted some form of emergency measure, and almost $300 million has be pledged to WHO and their Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.
"Now that the virus has a foothold in so many countries, the threat of a pandemic has become very real. But it would be the first pandemic in history that could be controlled," Ghebreyesus said.
March 9, 12:07 p.m.
Ireland has officially cancelled all St. Patrick's Day parades in the country as COVID-19 concerns rise, CNN reports.
"The Government has decided that St Patrick’s Day parades, including the Dublin parade, will not proceed. This is based on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team," a statement released by the government said.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, Ireland has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
March 9, 11:43 a.m.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that New York would begin distributing state made hand sanitizer to state corporations like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In announcing the product, Cuomo also addressed major sellers such as Purell, Amazon and eBay in accusing the companies of price gouging.
“We’re hearing from local governments that acquiring hand sanitizer has been a real problem,” Gov. Cuomo said on Twitter. “NYS will immediately begin producing hand sanitizer ourselves – 100,000 gallons per week. We’ll provide it to government agencies, schools, the MTA, prisons, & others. #COVID19”
“Also to Purell and Mr. Amazon and Mr. eBay, if you continue the price gouging, we will introduce our product, which is superior to your product,” he said. “And you don’t even have the floral bouquet [smell].”
March 9, 11:24 a.m.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a news release on Monday that said they have issued warnings to seven companies that have been selling "fraudulent" COVID-19 products that claim to be able to treat or cure the virus. There is no current drug or vaccination for COVID-19 approved by either the FTC or FDA.
"These products are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law," they said in the release.
The FDA and FTC said using these products instead of receiving medical treatment can lead to serious harm that could potentially become life-threatening.
March 9, 11:08 a.m.
There are now 100 countries and territories that have confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a situation report released by The World Health Organization (WHO).
The WHO also says that in the past 24 hours, eight new countries or territories have confirmed their first cases, including Bulgaria and Costa Rica.
On Sunday, WHO reported the global risk level for the virus to be "very high."
Trader Christopher Fuchs, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, March 2, 2020. Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street following a seven-day rout brought on by worries that the spreading coronavirus outbreak will stunt the global economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
March 9, 9:49 a.m.
A sharp decline on Wall Street brought about a temporary halt to trading. The automatic halt was triggered by a 7 percent decline in the S&P 500 from the previous day’s close, leading to a 15 minute pause.
International markets have also seen Monday plunges as markets in Frankfurt and London are down 8 percent.
March 9, 6:56 a.m.
Here are the updated COVID-19 global numbers on Monday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Total confirmed cases: 111,224
Total deaths: 3,892
Total recovered: 62,369
March 9, 5:48 a.m.
The BNP Paribas Open, a tennis tournament set to be held in Indian Wells, California, has been canceled, making it the first major sporting event in the U.S. to be called off due to the coronavirus.
“We are very disappointed that the tournament will not take place, but the health and safety of the local community, fans, players, volunteers, sponsors, employees, vendors, and everyone involved with the event is of paramount importance,” said Tournament Director Tommy Haas. “We are prepared to hold the tournament on another date and will explore options.”
March 8, 8:03 p.m.
Eight U.S. states have declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed coronavirus cases as of Sunday evening.
Washington state, Florida and California were among the first to declare a state of emergency after confirming the the only fatalities in the U.S. There have been at least 21 deaths from the coronavirus in the nation, most of which have been from Washington.
Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Utah and Oregon followed suit in declaring a state of emergency, respectively, within the past few days.
March 8, 7:49 p.m.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz released in a statement over Twitter on Sunday evening that he had “briefly interacted” with a CPAC attendee that had tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result is self-quarantining himself.
He said he is experiencing no symptoms and feels "fine and healthy."
“Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, and because of how frequently I interact with my constituents as a part of my job and to give everyone a peace of mind, I have decided to remain at my home in Texas this week, until a full 14 days have passed at the CPAC interaction,” Cruz said.
March 8, 7:37 p.m.
Here is the updated COVID-19 data provided by researchers from Johns Hopkins University:
Total confirmed cases: 109,835
Total deaths: 3,803
Total recovered: 60,695
The global fatality rate has consistently stayed around 3.4 percent.
March 8, 7:13 p.m.
The Regal Princess has become the third Princess cruise to delay being docked due to COVID-19 concerns.
The ship sailed up and down Florida’s coast on Sunday while awaiting the test results for two crew members to see if they test positive for the virus.
The Associated Press reports that the cruise line said the crew members do not show symptoms consistent with the coronavirus and are beyond the amount of time necessary for incubation.
March 8, 6:44 p.m.
The United States’ confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped to 537 on Sunday, moving the U.S. past Japan to the ninth most-infected nation in the world.
California has reported five more cases in Contra Costa County, bringing the state total to 87 and 21 new cases were confirmed in Washington state, bringing their total to 136.
The death toll in the U.S. remains at 21. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, about 3.9 percent of individuals confirmed to have the coronavirus in the U.S. have died. This surpasses the global coronavirus fatality rate of about 3.4 percent.
March 8, 6:37 p.m.
The United States Department of State has issued a warning against citizens traveling by cruise ship, especially if they have underlying health conditions.
According to The Miami Herald, the cruise industry is one of South Florida’s largest industries.
The LA Times has reported that the first person to have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on the Grand Princess Cruise Ship may have had it for days before boarding. He felt symptoms two to three days before boarding, and the incubation period for the virus is five to six days.
March 8, 5:54 p.m.
The Grand Princess Cruise Ship is set to dock on Monday in Oakland, California, according to CNN. On board the ship is 21 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Everyone on board the ship will be placed on a 14-day quarantine, with 1,113 crew members remaining quarantined on the ship.
March 8, 5:43 p.m.
While the United States trails closely behind Japan in confirmed COVID-19 cases by five, the United States death toll is 3.5 times higher than that of Japans, with 21 deaths compared to Japan’s six.
Japan also has 76 total recoveries, while the U.S. has only confirmed eight, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The United States case count jumped when an outbreak occurred at a nursing home in Washington state, as the virus has a fatality rate of 14.8 percent in those aged 80 or older, according to China CDC. Japan has a large elderly population that makes up 28.1 percent of their total population, while the United States’ elderly population makes up 14.9 percent of their overall population.
March 8, 5:22 p.m.
Massachusetts has confirmed 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the state total to 28, according to the state Department of Health.
Five of the newly confirmed cases were located in Boston, bringing the amount of cases in the city to eight. According to the Boston Public Health Commission, “there is now evidence of community transmission.”
None of the cases in Boston required hospitalization and are currently self-isolating.
March 8, 4:46 p.m.
After the number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon doubled to 14 on Sunday, Gov. Kate Brown declared a 60-day-long state of emergency.
Additionally, two more people in Washington state have died from the virus, bringing the total fatalities in the United States up to 21.
Vermont has also reported its first case of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Johns Hopkins University has confirmed 497 cases of the coronavirus in the United States, making it the tenth most-infected nation. Japan, the ninth most-infected nation, has confirmed 502 cases.
March 8, 4:04 p.m.
A passenger on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship who contracted the coronavirus explained what it felt like in an interview with NBC News. The passenger, Carl Goldman, said his “worst symptom” was a fever, which hit 103 degrees F and lasted for about eight hours.
Along with the fever he experienced is a dry cough, which he continues to experience and said is beginning to improve. While in quarantine he said he went through “every color of the rainbow with Gatorade.” Unlike the cold or flu, Goldman said he did not experience any stuffiness, sneezing, body ache or chills.
“What's weird about these symptoms and seems to be true for almost everybody is I went days without knowing I have the virus … I jumped from normal temperature to 103,” Goldman said.
March 8, 3:50 p.m.
The number of coronavirus deaths in Italy spiked to 366 after 133 new fatalities were recorded in the country on Sunday.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, there are currently 7,375 total confirmed cases in Italy. There was an increase of nearly 1,500 cases since Saturday, according to Italy’s Civil Protection.
The mortality rate in the country has reached about 5 percent, whereas the global mortality rate is lower at 3.5 percent. In response to the growing concern surrounding the spread of the virus, the country banned gatherings of over 1,000 people on Sunday.
March 8, 2:45 p.m.
At least 10 people were killed and another 23 remain missing after Xinjia Hotel collapsed Saturday in Quanzhou, China, the nation's Ministry of Emergency Management said. The hotel was being used as a coronavirus quarantine center.
The collapse of the building had left 71 people trapped, and 38 of those people had been rescued, the ministry said.
Two supermarkets on the first floor had been under remodeling when the incident happened. A pillar was reported to have deformed minutes before the collapse, Zhang Yi, director of the housing and urban-rural development bureau in the region, told Xinhua News Agency.
The accident is still under investigation to determine whether the collapse was due to house decoration or a structural problem.
According to ABC News, the city said 58 people from areas hit by the coronavirus were staying at the hotel for medical observation at the time of the collapse. All of them had tested negative for the virus.
March 8, 12:30 p.m.
Coronavirus cases in reach 105 in New York State, with a new case reported in the Bronx, Gov. Cuomo reported.
March 8, 11:30 a.m.
Currently, there are 437 confirmed cases in the United States, with 19 deaths and eight recoveries.
In an effort to control coronavirus, the government of Italy has imposed a lockdown on its northern region, restricting the movement of more than 16 million people.
Alitalia suspended all flights from Milan and Venice, Italy, in an effort to prevent the virus from spreading more.
March 8, 9:00 a.m.
Nearly 3,500 people aboard the coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess cruise ship will dock in Oakland, California, on Monday.
The ship has been idling off of the coast of San Francisco while officials debated where to send the passengers.
Guests who require medical treatment and hospitalization will be sent to facilities in California, while others will be transported to their state’s federally operated facility.
March 8, 7:30 a.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tested 1,583 people for the coronavirus since the first cases were identified in the U.S. in January.
That number will increase as more tests are shipped nationwide, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn told reporters at the White House.
March 7, 8:03 p.m.
Argentina confirmed the first COVID-19-related death in South America on Saturday, CNN reports.
The 64-year-old man reportedly died after returning from a trip to Europe. He lived in Buenos Aires.
March 7, 7:39 p.m.
Virginia confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the state after a U.S. Marine stationed in Fairfax County tested positive.
The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman announced via Twitter that the marine is being treated at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
March 7, 7:07 p.m.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, according to KMBC news.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said the woman is less than 50 years old and in home isolation in Johnson County. Kelly said Kansas “has been prepared” for positive cases of the virus.
March 7, 6:46 p.m.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf confirmed two additional presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. Both cases are located in Montgomery County.
Wolf said in a press release that both people who tested positive have mild cases and are isolated in their homes. He said he anticipates more confirmed cases in the state “in the coming days and weeks.”
March 7, 6:15 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced they will be providing “extra nurses, practitioners and doctors” to the Life Care Center located in Kirkland, Washington.
The announcement comes after a spokesperson for the facility announced that 70 out of 180 employees of the care center are showing symptoms of COVID-19 and have been asked to not return to work, CNN reports.
March 7, 5:59 p.m.
Mayor of Washington, D.C., Murial Bowser announced over Twitter Saturday evening that the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences yielded its first presumptive positive COVID-19 case.
Additionally, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) organizers announced that someone who attended the conference in National Harbor, Maryland, last week has tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to the organizers, the person who tested positive did not come in contact with the president or vice president, who were both in attendance, and is now being quarantined in New Jersey.
March 7, 5:29 p.m.
France’s National Assembly has just confirmed their second case of COVID-19. Five additional lawmakers are also being tested for the virus.
The first member of the assembly to contract the virus is under intensive care, according to Reuters, while the second was just taken to the hospital.
March 7, 5:03 p.m.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 in the United States on Saturday afternoon.
At least eight cases in the U.S. have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. Nineteen deaths in the U.S. have been associated with the coronavirus. Two people have died in Florida, one in California and 16 in Washington state.
The New York Times reports that people are being treated for the virus in 28 states.
March 7, 4:07 p.m.
Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the state of New York on Saturday.
Johns Hopkins University reports 76 cases of COVID-19 in New York, 10 of which Cuomo said are currently hospitalized. So far, no deaths have been reported in the state.
March 7, 2:52 p.m.
Here are the updated COVID-19 global numbers, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University:
Total confirmed cases: 105,559
Total deaths: 3,555
Total recovered: 58,354
The current mortality rate for the virus is 3.4 percent overall, however the China CDC Weekly reported that patients over the age of 80 experience a mortality rate above 14 percent.
March 7, 2:36 p.m.
The Washington State Department of Health reported that COVID-19 cases in the state have now topped 100, with 102 total people testing positive for the virus.
An additional death was also reported in King County, bringing the states total to 16 deaths, according to the Department of Health.
March 7, 1:48 p.m.
Elliotte Friedman, an insider for the National Hockey League (NHL), announced over Twitter that to avoid the spread of COVID-19, NHL dressing rooms will be closed to the media.
Friedman said in his tweet that the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer "are expected to follow."
March 7, 12:30 p.m.
Amtrak has suspended non-stop service between Washington, D.C., and New York as a safety measure in response to the spread of the virus.
“We are closely monitoring the coronavirus and are taking action based on guidance from public health experts,” the company said in a press release.
March 7, 11:00 a.m.
A coronavirus quarantine hotel collapsed trapping 70 people, according to reports from the Guardian.
The Xinjia Express Hotel in Quanzhou, China, was used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus
At least 23 people were rescued from the wreckage of the 80-room hotel.
March 7, 9:50 a.m.
Pope Francis canceled major public appearances and will stream his appearance online instead of addressing crowds from St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.
The Alpine skiing World Cup Finals in Italy was also canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
March 7, 7:45 a.m.
The first U.S. fatalities outside of California and Washington state were confirmed in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health announced that the two Florida residents who died were from Lee County and Santa Rosa County.
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