A person in protective gear stands behind a sign reading 'Feaver Ambulance' in the reception area of the fever outpatient clinic in Wernigerode, Germany, Monday, March 16, 2020. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (Matthias Bein/dpa via AP)
March 16, 2020
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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.