By: Reet Lath
TODAY'S TOP NEWS
- LARGEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL EVER: 627 dead in 24 hours in ITALY
- military called in to enforce coronavirus lockdown after this drastic statistic
- all UK public entertainment zones (bars, cinemas, theaters) close TONIGHT
- 40 NEW CASES IN SG confirmed overnight
- 16 in ICU
- SG implementing stricter social distancing measures - public spaces such as restaurants or cinemas are required to ensure at least 1m separation between all patrons
- All events and gatherings with 250 or more participants are to be suspended until June 30
- US-Mexico and US-Canada border is closing to all non-essential travel
- Starbucks is closing its cafes in US
- member of MIKE PENCE'S OFFICE TESTED POSITIVE - however not known to have had any recent contact with Trump or Pence
- markets have suffered their WORST WEEK since the Great Recession of 2008
- For the 3rd day in a row, no new confirmed or suspected cases have been reported in Wuhan - huge milestone; shows China may be recovering from the worst of the crisis - EU can't say the same
Look here to see all the countries which have barred foreign visitors and are officially closing borders to all non locals.
Click here to see helpful statistics on the coronavirus spread.
Click here for more detailed numbers on the virus worldwide.
A comprehensive list on all cancelled events worldwide.
As always, stay safe, stay indoors, and wash your hands - if you guys are wondering about the futility of these instructions, watch this video from 6:25.
A haunting graphic depicting how the coronavirus situation in the US could progress depending on the level of cooperation by the citizens. Just another reminder about how important it is for us all to be vigilant and to do our part.
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