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Ukrainians wearing a face masks walk in centrla Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 16, 2020. Ukrainian authorities ruled to close public places except food markets, pharmacies and gas stations starting from Tuesday in Kyiv and seven other regions, and restrict public movement from Kyiv to other Ukrainian cities to strengthen anti-coronavirus quarantine measures. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems.(AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

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What's Happening: Millions stocked up, slowing down
March 16, 2020 6:52 p.m.

What's Happening: Millions stocked up, slowing down

Millions of people are stocking up and holing up at home a as a growing number of governments fight to bring the coronavirus under control. The number of reported cases worldwide topped 175,000 with 6,700 deaths. More than 77,000 people have recovered from the illness.