The novel coronavirus has infected at least 200,000 people and killed at least 8,000 around the world as of March 18.
The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic on March 11.
Europe is the new epicenter of the disease. The disease is also infecting increasing numbers of people in the US and other nations. At least 155 countries have reported cases.
China, where the virus first began to spread in January 2020, has seen a sharp drop-off in its rate of new cases.
The virus has now taken a heavier toll outside China than inside it, in terms of both overall infections and deaths.
A number of countries have declared nationwide lockdowns and states of emergency to slow the spread of the virus. President Donald Trump has suspended all travel between the US and Europe, while the European Union banned incoming travel.
Governments worldwide have committed hundreds of billions of dollars to mitigating the economic fallout of the virus and widespread quarantining, which is expected to be severe.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended in mid-March that all gatherings of 50 people and more be postponed until May. Trump advised against gatherings of more than 10.
The US has reported cases in every state and has confirmed 114 coronavirus deaths. Click here for Business Insider’s full report on the progress of the virus in the US.
Source: Business Insider
