Planet Of The Viruses: coronavirus has killed dozens of US citizens and infected more than 1,200 Americans

Across the country Wednesday, communities took steps to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed dozens of US citizens and infected more than 1,200 Americans.
Some cities and counties banned large gatherings, while basketball teams learned they would be playing in empty arenas. That is, if they were playing at all.
The NBA announced that its season is being suspended for an unspecified time following the positive coronavirus test of a Utah Jazz player, according to a statement from the league.

The halt to the schedule begins Thursday, with many teams having about 17 or 18 games left in the regular season.
In Washington, President Donald Trump restricted travel from Europe for 30 days, beginning Friday at midnight.
From the Oval Office in the White House, Trump said: "I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives, health and safety of the American people. I will always put the well-being of America first. If we are vigilant and we can reduce the chance of infection, which we will, we will significantly impede the transmission of the virus."
"The virus will not have a chance against us."
The President announced a 30-day ban on travelers from Europe to the United States who have been in certain countries in the 14 days before they arrive in the US. It does not apply to US citizens and permanent residents and passengers from the United Kingdom and other countries.

More than 1,200 cases

Trump's national address came the same day that the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, something it had not done for 11 years.
A pandemic is defined as the "worldwide spread" of a new disease.
The US has had more than 1,200 cases of novel coronavirus. And growing clusters of the disease are forcing many Americans to change their daily lives.
One of the biggest sports events of the year, the men's Division I basketball tournament, known as March Madness, will be played with only family members and essential personnel in attendance, NCAA President Mark Emmert announced. The women's tournament also will be played to largely empty arenas.
"While I understand how disappointing this is for fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how Covid-19 is progressing in the United States," he said.

Other large events have been postponed or canceled. Dozens of universities are temporarily shutting down campuses. A New York suburb now has a "containment zone." And more companies are urged to let their employees work from home.

No big crowds allowed

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday the ban on events with more than 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.
The Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer announced that their March 21 match against FC Dallas will be rescheduled for later in the regular season, which ends in early October. The San Jose Earthquakes, who play in California's Santa Clara County, made a similar announcement Wednesday.

More: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/11/health/us-coronavirus-cases-wednesday/index.html

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Planet Of The Viruses: coronavirus has killed dozens of US citizens and infected more than 1,200 Americans

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Planet Of The Viruses: coronavirus has killed dozens of US citizens and infected more than 1,200 Americans

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