COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has brought the world to a halt as the number of confirmed global cases has risen to 167,511 as of March 16. The outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11.
While COVID-19 may not have serious effects on young, healthy people, it does have severe impacts on those who have underlying health issues, respiratory problems, as well as the elderly. Those who are immunocompromised are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19.
The United States declared a national emergency given the fast spread of the virus. Universities moved their courses to be taught online, public schools have closed, professional sports have been postponed or cancelled, and people have been urged to stay home as much as possible.
These steps have been taken to ensure that the number of cases that require medical attention do not surpass the capacity of the healthcare system. This infographic shows some of the ways we can help slow down the spread of COVID-19.
Carolina Molina Data and Digital Journalism 