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The global fight against the coronavirus entered a new stage this weekend as Italy ordered an unprecedented peacetime lockdown of its wealthiest region, New York’s governor declared a state of emergency, and a cruise ship carrying at least 21 infected people was set to dock as early as Monday in California. The global fight against the coronavirus entered a new stage this weekend.
More than 109,400 cases of the virus have been confirmed across at least 95 countries. More than half of those infected have recovered, according to a global database maintained by Johns Hopkins. At least 3,799 people have died, all but 702 in mainland China. The U.S. has counted more than 460 cases across 33 states — Connecticut reported its first case on Sunday — and the District of Columbia, and logged 21 deaths. In Italy, cases and deaths shot up over the last week, making its tolls second only to China, and the entire Lombardy area has been locked down.
Italy’s decision to fight the virus was the most sweeping outside China, where the outbreak originated, and it was the starkest evidence that the center of the outbreak is rapidly shifting. Many local officials were caught by surprise. The country accounts for more than 7,350 of the world’s 109,400 cases,and more than 360 of some 3,800 deaths.
Whether the edict can be enforced remains to be seen. But European leaders will be watching the effects of Italy’s tactics and wonder whether this is a harbinger of things to come. At the Vatican on Sunday, for the first time, Pope Francis did not appear in person for Sunday Prayer but live-streamed his blessing. More and more countries are considering draconian measures, whether forcing all international arrivals into quarantine or locking down regions.
In New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency on Saturday. The state’s caseload rose from 89 on Saturday to 105 on Sunday, including a driver in New York City who worked for Uber and two unexplained positive tests of people 200 miles to the north. In the United States, the leading expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, said on Sunday that it was possible that regional lockdowns could become necessary and recommended that those at greatest risk — the elderly and those with underlying health conditions — abstain from travel.
The outbreak has reached into the halls of power in other countries like Italy, where the leader of the Democratic Party said he had contracted the virus. In Iran, one of the country’s vice presidents, 23 members of Parliament, the deputy health minister and several other senior officials were among thousands of confirmed cases. The dead include a senior adviser to the country’s supreme leader and Fatemeh Rahbar, a member of Parliament, state news media reported. Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the Trump administration was prepared to “take whatever action is appropriate” to contain the outbreak, including travel restrictions in areas with a high number of cases.
On Saturday, President Trump, an admitted germophobe who expressed reluctance to allow the Grand Princess passengers to disembark because they would inflate the U.S. case count, said he was not worried about the outbreak getting closer to the White House. He was responding to news that a person who had attended a conservative conference outside Washington where he and Vice President Mike Pence spoke last week had tested positive. “I don’t think it would be as draconian as ‘nobody in and nobody out,’” Dr. Fauci said on “Fox News Sunday.” “But there’ll be, if we continue to get cases like this, particularly at the community level, there will be what we call mitigation.”
“I’m not concerned at all,” the president told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he was spending the weekend. He said he had no plans to curtail his campaign rallies even though other large gatherings of people are being canceled across the country. The U.S. has counted more than 460 cases across 33 states — Connecticut reported its first case on Sunday — and the District of Columbia, and logged 21 deaths. Washington State, New York and California have about 100 or more cases, and 30 other states have reported infections.
“We’re going to have tremendous rallies,” he said. Israel, with 39 cases, is considering requiring all Israelis and foreign nationals arriving from abroad to go into self-quarantine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
The U.S. Army has suspended travel to and from Italy and South Korea for all soldiers and family members because of the coronavirus outbreak until May 6. The order, which affects 4,500 soldiers and family members, came a day after it was announced that an American sailor deployed to Naples, Italy, had tested positive for the virus. The country has been quick to close its gates to foreigners from a growing list of European and Asian countries and to mandate a 14-day home quarantine period for Israelis arriving from those countries. But making it a blanket quarantine that would include the U.S. would have considerable potential diplomatic and economic fallout.
In Iran, which has been hit the hardest in the Middle East, with more than 6,000 confirmed cases, the health ministry announced 49 more deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 149. Tehran also said it was suspending all flights to Europe indefinitely, state media reported. “This is not an easy decision to make,” Mr. Netanyahu said in a televised news conference. “Health comes first.”
The Grand Princess cruise ship that has been held off the coast of California after 21 people onboard tested positive for the coronavirus was on its way to dock on Monday at the Port of Oakland, the vessel’s operator said.The Grand Princess cruise ship that has been held off the coast of California after 21 people onboard tested positive for the coronavirus was on its way to dock on Monday at the Port of Oakland, the vessel’s operator said.
More than 3,500 passengers and crew members are aboard, and 19 crew members and two passengers have tested positive.More than 3,500 passengers and crew members are aboard, and 19 crew members and two passengers have tested positive.
After the ship docks, those aboard will be taken to military facilities around the country to be tested and quarantined for 14 days, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.After the ship docks, those aboard will be taken to military facilities around the country to be tested and quarantined for 14 days, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to a statement from the department, about 1,000 passengers who are California residents are to go to the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif., or the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego. Residents of other states will be taken to the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas or Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta, Ga.According to a statement from the department, about 1,000 passengers who are California residents are to go to the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif., or the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego. Residents of other states will be taken to the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas or Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta, Ga.
The Department of State is working with other countries to repatriate “several hundred passengers,” according to the statement.The Department of State is working with other countries to repatriate “several hundred passengers,” according to the statement.
Princess Cruises initially said on Saturday that the ship would dock in Oakland on Sunday. It later amended that statement after what it called a change in planning by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Princess Cruises initially said on Saturday that the ship would dock in Oakland on Sunday. It later amended that statement after what it called a change in planning by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The leading U.S. expert on infectious diseases said on Sunday that it was possible that a regional lockdown of parts of the United States could become necessary to contain the coronavirus outbreak and recommended that those at greatest risk — the elderly and those with underlying health conditions — abstain from travel.
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the Trump administration was prepared to “take whatever action is appropriate” to contain the outbreak, including travel restrictions in areas with a high number of cases, as Italy announced Sunday.
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“I don’t think it would be as draconian as ‘nobody in and nobody out,’” Dr. Fauci said on “Fox News Sunday.” “But there’ll be, if we continue to get cases like this, particularly at the community level, there will be what we call mitigation.”
Dr. Fauci added on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that more “draconian” measures such as the strict quarantine and travel restrictions for vast swathes of the population in China would be something the United States “never would be able to do.”
He also stressed that most of the measures that were being considered were “common-sense stuff.” And he recommended that those most at risk of being made severely ill by the coronavirus distance themselves from large groups of people and avoid travel, including flights and especially cruise ships.
Dr. Fauci did not say what conditions could create a need for a lockdown. President Trump has been reluctant to say or do anything that might spook financial markets or incite panic, leaving his administration open to criticism that its response has been too slow and too meager. Frustration has been building over the lack of tests in the country.
On Sunday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York sharply criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for delays in authorizing more labs to do coronavirus testing. “The C.D.C. has not authorized the use of this lab, which is just outrageous and ludicrous,” he said, speaking at Northwell Health Labs at the Center for Advanced Medicine, a private laboratory on Long Island.
Public health officials again declined on Sunday to provide a count of people who had been tested for the virus. On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Dr. Jerome M. Adams, the United States surgeon general, instead referred to a Food and Drug Administration count of 5,860 samples tested — a metric that would be higher than the total number of people who have been tested.
Both Dr. Adams and Dr. Fauci insisted that millions of tests would be available by the end of the week.
Italy reported more than 130 new deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, a surge of more than 50 percent from the day before, as it moved to lock down entire sections of the country’s north in a sweeping effort to fight the epidemic.Italy reported more than 130 new deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, a surge of more than 50 percent from the day before, as it moved to lock down entire sections of the country’s north in a sweeping effort to fight the epidemic.
The extraordinary measure restricted movement for a quarter of the country’s population.The extraordinary measure restricted movement for a quarter of the country’s population.
“We are facing an emergency, a national emergency,” Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said in announcing the government decree in a news conference after 2 a.m.“We are facing an emergency, a national emergency,” Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said in announcing the government decree in a news conference after 2 a.m.
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The move is tantamount to sacrificing the Italian economy in the short term to save it from the ravages of the virus in the long term. The measures will turn stretches of Italy’s wealthy north — including the economic and cultural capital of Milan and landmark tourist destinations such as Venice — into quarantined red zones until at least April 3.The move is tantamount to sacrificing the Italian economy in the short term to save it from the ravages of the virus in the long term. The measures will turn stretches of Italy’s wealthy north — including the economic and cultural capital of Milan and landmark tourist destinations such as Venice — into quarantined red zones until at least April 3.
They will prevent the free movement of roughly 16 million people.They will prevent the free movement of roughly 16 million people.
Funerals and cultural events are banned. The decree requires that people keep a distance of at least one meter from one another at sporting events, bars, churches and supermarkets.Funerals and cultural events are banned. The decree requires that people keep a distance of at least one meter from one another at sporting events, bars, churches and supermarkets.
The Italian outbreak — the worst outside Asia — has inflicted serious damage on one of Europe’s most fragile economies and prompted the closing of Italy’s schools. The country’s cases nearly tripled from about 2,500 infections on Wednesday to more than 7,375 on Sunday. Deaths rose to 366.The Italian outbreak — the worst outside Asia — has inflicted serious damage on one of Europe’s most fragile economies and prompted the closing of Italy’s schools. The country’s cases nearly tripled from about 2,500 infections on Wednesday to more than 7,375 on Sunday. Deaths rose to 366.
Amid the backdrop of the growing restrictions to contain the virus, Pope Francis on Sunday for the first time live-streamed his Sunday Prayer, an event that usually draws thousands to St. Peter’s Square.Amid the backdrop of the growing restrictions to contain the virus, Pope Francis on Sunday for the first time live-streamed his Sunday Prayer, an event that usually draws thousands to St. Peter’s Square.
The Vatican also said on Sunday that it, like Italy, would close its museums and pontifical villas.The Vatican also said on Sunday that it, like Italy, would close its museums and pontifical villas.
In other parts of Europe: Germany said on Sunday that the number of coronavirus cases had risen to 939; Switzerland had 281 confirmed infections; and Britain’s health department said that two people with the virus had died and that the number of cases in the country had jumped to 273 by Sunday. The Finnish armed forces announced that troop exercises planned for Mar 9-19 with Norway would be scrapped because of the outbreak.In other parts of Europe: Germany said on Sunday that the number of coronavirus cases had risen to 939; Switzerland had 281 confirmed infections; and Britain’s health department said that two people with the virus had died and that the number of cases in the country had jumped to 273 by Sunday. The Finnish armed forces announced that troop exercises planned for Mar 9-19 with Norway would be scrapped because of the outbreak.
The Spanish authorities announced on Sunday that three more people diagnosed with coronavirus had died in Madrid, raising the number of coronavirus fatalities in the country to 13. There are now over 500 cases, the authorities said.The Spanish authorities announced on Sunday that three more people diagnosed with coronavirus had died in Madrid, raising the number of coronavirus fatalities in the country to 13. There are now over 500 cases, the authorities said.
Salvador Illa, Spain’s health minister, said at a news conference in Madrid that several cases in Spain were linked to people who recently traveled to Italy.Salvador Illa, Spain’s health minister, said at a news conference in Madrid that several cases in Spain were linked to people who recently traveled to Italy.
“Italy has taken very drastic measures and the most immediate impact is to halt the influx of people from northern Italy,” Mr. Illa added.“Italy has taken very drastic measures and the most immediate impact is to halt the influx of people from northern Italy,” Mr. Illa added.
Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on Sunday, after the state’s count of confirmed coronavirus cases doubled to 14.Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on Sunday, after the state’s count of confirmed coronavirus cases doubled to 14.
The governor’s office said the emergency declaration would allow Oregon to tap a reserve of emergency volunteer health professionals, among other things.The governor’s office said the emergency declaration would allow Oregon to tap a reserve of emergency volunteer health professionals, among other things.
“We will do everything it takes, within our power and in coordination with federal and local officials, to keep Oregonians safe,” Ms. Brown said in a statement.“We will do everything it takes, within our power and in coordination with federal and local officials, to keep Oregonians safe,” Ms. Brown said in a statement.
Neighboring Washington and California, which have seen about 100 cases each, have already declared states of emergency, as has New York.Neighboring Washington and California, which have seen about 100 cases each, have already declared states of emergency, as has New York.
Officials in Washington State reported two more deaths Sunday, bringing the state’s overall toll to 18. That includes 16 people linked to a nursing home in Kirkland.Officials in Washington State reported two more deaths Sunday, bringing the state’s overall toll to 18. That includes 16 people linked to a nursing home in Kirkland.
The news came as a growing number of schools are shutting down across the United States to protect students from the coronavirus, raising concerns about the closings will affect learning, burden families and upend communitie The news came as a growing number of schools are shutting down across the United States to protect students from the coronavirus, raising concerns about the closings will affect learning, burden families and upend communities.
The Egyptian health ministry said that a 60-year-old German tourist died on Sunday in Hurghada, on the Red Sea, after contracting the coronavirus. It is believed to be the country’s first fatality from the outbreak.The Egyptian health ministry said that a 60-year-old German tourist died on Sunday in Hurghada, on the Red Sea, after contracting the coronavirus. It is believed to be the country’s first fatality from the outbreak.
The man was traveling from Luxor, where a tourist boat with 45 confirmed cases is docked, and was admitted to a hospital on Friday. He tested positive for the virus on Saturday and died on Sunday.The man was traveling from Luxor, where a tourist boat with 45 confirmed cases is docked, and was admitted to a hospital on Friday. He tested positive for the virus on Saturday and died on Sunday.
The authorities said they were sterilizing the hospital and tracing the people the man had contact with.The authorities said they were sterilizing the hospital and tracing the people the man had contact with.
Twelve crew members aboard the cruise on the Nile were placed in isolation on Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus, Egypt’s health ministry said. Egypt is scrambling to protect its tourism industry, a vital sector of the economy, and reassure travelers it is safe to visit after the outbreak on the boat.Twelve crew members aboard the cruise on the Nile were placed in isolation on Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus, Egypt’s health ministry said. Egypt is scrambling to protect its tourism industry, a vital sector of the economy, and reassure travelers it is safe to visit after the outbreak on the boat.
A person who attended a conservative conference where President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke last week has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the conference’s host.A person who attended a conservative conference where President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke last week has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the conference’s host.
The American Conservative Union, which hosts the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, said the attendee was exposed to the virus before the four-day event and tested positive for it on Saturday.The American Conservative Union, which hosts the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, said the attendee was exposed to the virus before the four-day event and tested positive for it on Saturday.
“This attendee had no interaction with the president or the vice president and never attended the events in the main hall,” the group said in a statement. “The Trump administration is aware of the situation, and we will continue regular communication with all appropriate government officials.”“This attendee had no interaction with the president or the vice president and never attended the events in the main hall,” the group said in a statement. “The Trump administration is aware of the situation, and we will continue regular communication with all appropriate government officials.”
The attendee has been quarantined in New Jersey, the statement said.The attendee has been quarantined in New Jersey, the statement said.
Stephanie Grisham, the White House press secretary, said in a statement that there was “no indication that either President Trump or Vice President Pence met with or were in close proximity to the attendee.”Stephanie Grisham, the White House press secretary, said in a statement that there was “no indication that either President Trump or Vice President Pence met with or were in close proximity to the attendee.”
Others who spoke at the conference included Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia. Also in attendance were Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and adviser, and Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son.Others who spoke at the conference included Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia. Also in attendance were Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and adviser, and Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son.
Understanding how deadly the coronavirus can be is a central factor for governments to gauge how drastic their countermeasures should be and for individuals to adjust their own anxiety.Understanding how deadly the coronavirus can be is a central factor for governments to gauge how drastic their countermeasures should be and for individuals to adjust their own anxiety.
But the real rate is elusive.But the real rate is elusive.
The World Health Organization’s estimate last week of 3.4 percent seemed to shock experts, some of whom said that 1 percent was more realistic.The World Health Organization’s estimate last week of 3.4 percent seemed to shock experts, some of whom said that 1 percent was more realistic.
There are several reasons the right number remains unclear.There are several reasons the right number remains unclear.
Not enough people have been tested. Incomplete testing means the reported death rates probably skew high; if many more cases were detected, the rates would fall. Until last week, people in the United States were tested only if they had traveled to China or had contact with other ill people. Many infected people in the country were not being counted.Not enough people have been tested. Incomplete testing means the reported death rates probably skew high; if many more cases were detected, the rates would fall. Until last week, people in the United States were tested only if they had traveled to China or had contact with other ill people. Many infected people in the country were not being counted.
The number of coronavirus deaths could be incomplete. Cases where infected people died without being tested might be missed. And people can be infected for a while before becoming sick enough to be at risk of death — which can throw off a short-term calculation.The number of coronavirus deaths could be incomplete. Cases where infected people died without being tested might be missed. And people can be infected for a while before becoming sick enough to be at risk of death — which can throw off a short-term calculation.
The rate won’t be the same everywhere. Experts say differences in populations and health systems can raise or lower the death rate by country. For example, there is strong evidence that older people are at a higher risk of dying, so countries with more older people may end up with a higher rate.The rate won’t be the same everywhere. Experts say differences in populations and health systems can raise or lower the death rate by country. For example, there is strong evidence that older people are at a higher risk of dying, so countries with more older people may end up with a higher rate.
Ten people died in the collapse of a hotel that was being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in Quanzhou, a city in China’s southeastern Fujian Province, the government said on Sunday.Ten people died in the collapse of a hotel that was being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in Quanzhou, a city in China’s southeastern Fujian Province, the government said on Sunday.
Government officials said that about 70 people had been trapped inside the building when it collapsed on Saturday. Thirty-eight people had been rescued as of Sunday afternoon and taken to the hospital. Officials said 23 people were still trapped insideGovernment officials said that about 70 people had been trapped inside the building when it collapsed on Saturday. Thirty-eight people had been rescued as of Sunday afternoon and taken to the hospital. Officials said 23 people were still trapped inside
The People’s Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said that the hotel had collapsed during renovations and that the owner of the building was under police custody.The People’s Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said that the hotel had collapsed during renovations and that the owner of the building was under police custody.
The five-story hotel, which opened in summer 2018, was designated a quarantine center for people who have been in close contact with suspected coronavirus patients. Of those trapped inside the hotel when it collapsed, 58 had been placed under quarantine, officials said.The five-story hotel, which opened in summer 2018, was designated a quarantine center for people who have been in close contact with suspected coronavirus patients. Of those trapped inside the hotel when it collapsed, 58 had been placed under quarantine, officials said.
Saudi Arabia cut off access on Sunday to Shiite Muslim towns and villages in the east of the kingdom, cordoning off an area in Qatif Governorate in an attempt to contain the outbreak. All 11 of the country’s confirmed coronavirus cases have occurred in Qatif, the center of Saudi Arabia’s Shiite population.Saudi Arabia cut off access on Sunday to Shiite Muslim towns and villages in the east of the kingdom, cordoning off an area in Qatif Governorate in an attempt to contain the outbreak. All 11 of the country’s confirmed coronavirus cases have occurred in Qatif, the center of Saudi Arabia’s Shiite population.
The government’s announcement did not appear to affect any Sunni towns or villages. Shiites were left wondering whether they would be able to go to work or to travel outside the area.The government’s announcement did not appear to affect any Sunni towns or villages. Shiites were left wondering whether they would be able to go to work or to travel outside the area.
The move was cast as a public health measure, but it also touched on delicate political matters for the kingdom, where the Shiite minority has long faced discrimination. In recent days, the group has come under greater scrutiny because the first coronavirus cases occurred in people who had returned from Iran, the site of the biggest outbreak of the virus in the Middle East.The move was cast as a public health measure, but it also touched on delicate political matters for the kingdom, where the Shiite minority has long faced discrimination. In recent days, the group has come under greater scrutiny because the first coronavirus cases occurred in people who had returned from Iran, the site of the biggest outbreak of the virus in the Middle East.
Flights and trade links have been cut since 2016 between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the kingdom’s regional enemy and rival. But Saudis have continued to visit Iran in secret by transiting through other countries, abetted by the Iranian authorities, who refrain from stamping their passports.Flights and trade links have been cut since 2016 between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the kingdom’s regional enemy and rival. But Saudis have continued to visit Iran in secret by transiting through other countries, abetted by the Iranian authorities, who refrain from stamping their passports.
The kingdom assailed Iran over the practice last week, accusing it of contributing to the coronavirus threat in Saudi Arabia. The government asked Saudi citizens who had been to Iran in secret in the previous 14 days to turn themselves in.The kingdom assailed Iran over the practice last week, accusing it of contributing to the coronavirus threat in Saudi Arabia. The government asked Saudi citizens who had been to Iran in secret in the previous 14 days to turn themselves in.
Residents said that towns and villages in the municipality of Qatif, on the kingdom’s eastern coast north of the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, were surrounded by security vehicles on Sunday. The government announced that entry and exit into the area was “temporarily” suspended, the official Saudi Press Agency reported, though it said that residents would be allowed to return to their homes.Residents said that towns and villages in the municipality of Qatif, on the kingdom’s eastern coast north of the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, were surrounded by security vehicles on Sunday. The government announced that entry and exit into the area was “temporarily” suspended, the official Saudi Press Agency reported, though it said that residents would be allowed to return to their homes.
All government departments and private institutions would also suspend operations, other than essential businesses including gas stations and pharmacies, the announcement said. Schools in the area were closed.All government departments and private institutions would also suspend operations, other than essential businesses including gas stations and pharmacies, the announcement said. Schools in the area were closed.
After a Starbucks employee was confirmed to have the virus on Friday, the company immediately closed the downtown Seattle store and issued a statement saying that it was following health authority guidelines to protect customers and employees.After a Starbucks employee was confirmed to have the virus on Friday, the company immediately closed the downtown Seattle store and issued a statement saying that it was following health authority guidelines to protect customers and employees.
The company, founded in Seattle in the early 1970s, also said it was taking additional steps to reduce the risk of exposure at its stores, including barring customers from using their own coffee containers.The company, founded in Seattle in the early 1970s, also said it was taking additional steps to reduce the risk of exposure at its stores, including barring customers from using their own coffee containers.
The coronavirus has hit the Seattle area harder than anywhere else in the United States, with 16 deaths in Washington State, most from a nursing home northeast of the city. The virus and its public health implications have rippled through the community, affecting how and where people work and gather.The coronavirus has hit the Seattle area harder than anywhere else in the United States, with 16 deaths in Washington State, most from a nursing home northeast of the city. The virus and its public health implications have rippled through the community, affecting how and where people work and gather.
Many employees and students at the University of Washington, for example, are working and taking classes remotely.Many employees and students at the University of Washington, for example, are working and taking classes remotely.
“Seattle is freaking out,” said Lenny Galaviz as he stopped to take a photograph through a window of the closed store, a Starbucks Reserve.“Seattle is freaking out,” said Lenny Galaviz as he stopped to take a photograph through a window of the closed store, a Starbucks Reserve.
The Times is publishing many articles daily on the coronavirus that help inform this briefing. Here is a list of articles from the last day or so.The Times is publishing many articles daily on the coronavirus that help inform this briefing. Here is a list of articles from the last day or so.
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Wall Street Had 2 Terrible Weeks. Here’s How 7 Traders Dealt With It.Wall Street Had 2 Terrible Weeks. Here’s How 7 Traders Dealt With It.
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Reporting and research were contributed by Jason Horowitz, Vivian Yee, Motoko Rich, Amie Tsang, Yonette Joseph, Pat Lyons, Kirk Johnson, Andy Parsons, Thomas Fuller, Amy Qin, Tiffany May, Elisabetta Povoledo, Choe Sang-Hun, Eric Schmitt, Tess Felder, Claire Fu, Noah Weiland, Michael Levenson, Chris Cameron, Raphael Minder and Mike Baker.Reporting and research were contributed by Jason Horowitz, Vivian Yee, Motoko Rich, Amie Tsang, Yonette Joseph, Pat Lyons, Kirk Johnson, Andy Parsons, Thomas Fuller, Amy Qin, Tiffany May, Elisabetta Povoledo, Choe Sang-Hun, Eric Schmitt, Tess Felder, Claire Fu, Noah Weiland, Michael Levenson, Chris Cameron, Raphael Minder and Mike Baker.