Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

Mass disruptions are cascading around the world as governments struggle to slow the spread of the coronavirus while also trying to keep their economies afloat. The chaos on Tuesday stretched from Lithuania, where border traffic jams were 40 miles deep, to Detroit, where bus service came to a sudden stop when drivers didn't show up for work. Increasingly worried about the economic fallout of the global shutdown, the U.S., Britain and the Netherlands announced rescue packages totaling hundreds of billions of dollars while Venezuela — long a fierce critic of the International Monetary Fund — asked the institution for a $5 billion loan.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK: Mass disruptions cascaded around the world Tuesday as governments struggled to slow the spread of the coronavirus while also trying to keep their economies afloat. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-AMERICAN PATCHWORK: As the nation enters an extraordinary lockdown to try to contain the coronavirus, the patchwork, state-by-state closures have left many ordinary Americans to agonize over how much of their normal lives they can safely salvage. SENT 1,500 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST: Latest developments in the virus outbreak. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING: Chunky text look at biggest developments in virus outbreak. SENT; developing.

FINANCIAL MARKETS: Stocks are closing solidly higher after President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BUSINESS FALLOUT: Roundup of the day's largest developments in business.

ELECTION 2020: The new coronavirus kept some voters and poll workers at home and hampered efforts to open some polling sites on Tuesday as three states held Democratic presidential primary contests amid a global pandemic. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-EUROPE: European Union leaders have agreed to immediately impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SUPPLY SHORTAGES: Grocers big and small are hiring more workers, paying overtime and limiting purchases on certain high demand items as they scramble to restock shelves that have been wiped out by panic shopping in response to the global viral pandemic. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-TESTING: Most Democratic primary voters say they have fresh anxieties about contracting the new coronavirus, but their worries are notably measured during a pandemic that has all-but shuttered public life across the U.S. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-VENTILATORS: U.S. hospitals bracing for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients with pneumonia and other breathing difficulties could face a critical shortage of mechanical ventilators. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS: President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid to help people through the financial storm of the coronavirus crisis. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS LOBBYING: A wide swath of business, from the solar power industry to hotels, along with doctors, nurses and educators are urging lawmakers to give them a share of the rescue package Congress is working on to shore up an economy hard hit by the coronavirus. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is urging all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants for at least the next few weeks as officials forecast a surge in the coronavirus outbreak. Bu Jonathan Lemire, Andrew Taylor, and Jill Colvin. SENT: 1000 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-GUATEMALA IMMIGRATION: Guatemala says it is suspending incoming flights carrying immigrants and asylum seekers sent by the United States, citing concerns over the global coronavirus pandemic. SENT.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-YOUNG ADULTS: The scientific community's message to young Americans about the new coronavirus is getting more pointed: Stay out of bars. SENT.

ELECTION 2020-VOTECAST: Most Democratic primary voters say they have fresh anxieties about contracting the new coronavirus, but their worries are notably measured during a pandemic that has all-but shuttered public life across the U.S. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ST. PATRICK'S DAY: St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. SENT.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-NORWAY: Mona Helgeland's children are self-quarantined in their Norway home because of the coronavirus and their birthdays are coming up, meaning they will miss the celebration. That's changing because dozens of people across the world responded to her request on Facebook groups asking people to send them greeting cards. SENT.

INTERACTIVES/GRAPHICS:

Coronavirus vs The Flu: Graphic compares causes, transmission, vaccines, infections and deaths between influenza and Covid-19

Virus State Map: State by state count of confirmed cases in the U.S. Data is updated using official daily end of day report by Johns Hopkins CSSE.

Virus Global Spread (table): Table of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Table also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

Virus Global Spread (Map): Map of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Map also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

Virus Cases Compared Inside and Outside of China (Chart): Chart shows the number of confirmed cases in China over time and compares them to cases confirmed outside of China.

Virus Spread In China (map): Map shows the number of cases reported within China by province. Province data shows province population, confirmed cases, deaths and recoveries.

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