The Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Stay Healthy and Informed

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It’s March 15, 2020.

What you need to know about the coronavirus.

As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world, we’re bringing you a special edition of our newsletter. Here’s everything you need to stay healthy, informed, and sane heading into the coming week.

The Big Picture

Mapping the Outbreak

Since the coronavirus began spreading in China, new cases have been confirmed in more than 100 countries. The Washington Post

Latest News

The U.S. expanded travel restrictions from Europe to include the U.K. and Ireland, although American citizens and legal residents will be able to return home. The White House is also considering limiting domestic travel for areas hit hardest by the virus. The Wall Street Journal

France and Spain followed Italy in announcing emergency restrictions. Spain is under lockdown, with people banned from leaving their homes except to work or to buy essential supplies. And in France, cafés, restaurants, and movie theaters are closed. BBC News

The House passed an economic-relief bill, dedicating billions of dollars for paid sick leave, unemployment insurance, free testing, and other measures to help Americans during the crisis. The legislation now heads to the Senate, which is expected to pass it this week. CNBC

Twenty states and a number of large urban districts are shutting down K–12 schools. The closures will be particularly hard for areas like Los Angeles, where roughly 80 percent of students rely on their school for lunch and more than 20,000 are homeless. USA Today

Fast Facts

Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered

Where did the new coronavirus come from? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? A complete guide to understanding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wall Street Journal

Your Health

What is “social distancing”? Doctors weigh in on the do’s and don’ts. The Atlantic

These are the disinfectants that are EPA-approved to kill the coronavirus. USA TODAY

Feeling anxious? Here are strategies for managing stress in this difficult time. Wired

Looking Ahead

If you or a loved one are older than 60, you’ll want to take these specific precautions. CNN

What you can do to give your kids stability when schools are closed. Quartz

From donating to food banks to simply talking to a neighbor, here are seven ways to make a difference. Today

Global Perspectives

The World Has a Plan to Fight the Coronavirus. Most Countries Are Not Using It.

The World Health Organization is supposed to coordinate the global response to epidemics. But the agency cannot force countries to play by the rules. The New York Times

The streets of Italy may be deserted — but people are leaning out of windows to sing together. The Independent

Resources

What to do if you think you have COVID-19. CDC.GOV

Where to find your state health department’s guidance. LIVESCIENCE.COM

The State Department’s updating list of travel advisories. STATE.GOV

What the data tells us about the virus’s spread. OURWORLDINDATA.ORG

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