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WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC DECLARED: COVID-19 OUTBREAK SPREADS TO OVER 200 COUNTRIES
LATEST UPDATES
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, with over 200 countries affected worldwide.
- The rapid spread of the virus has caused widespread panic, with governments around the world implementing strict travel restrictions and lockdowns to contain the outbreak.
- The total number of confirmed cases has surpassed 1 million, with over 50,000 reported deaths worldwide.
DETAILS OF THE OUTBREAK
- The COVID-19 virus is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread rapidly around the world.
- The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSES
- The US government has declared a national emergency and is working to develop a vaccine and increase hospital capacity.
- The European Union has imposed a travel ban on non-essential travel to and from the bloc.
- Many countries have implemented strict lockdowns, with residents ordered to stay at home and only leave for essential purposes.
HEALTH AUTHORITIES’ ADVICE
- The WHO advises people to practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing and wearing masks in public.
- Health authorities recommend avoiding close contact with others, especially those who are sick, and staying at least 6 feet away from others.
- People who are sick or have been in close contact with someone who is sick should self-isolate for at least 14 days.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
- The Chinese government has announced plans to build a new hospital in Wuhan to treat patients with COVID-19.
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to 0% to help stabilize the economy.
- The International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will be postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak.
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