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CNN in January used the terms “Chinese coronavirus” and “Wuhan coronavirus” to reference the virus wreaking havoc on the globe — a detail largely ignored by several political pundits and reporters who are taking issue with President Trump using similar terminology.

The president of the European Commission admitted that leaders in the EU “underestimated” the scale of the coronavirus outbreak, as the bloc has closed its external borders to foreign travellers.

A surveillance company based in Austin, Texas, claims they have created a camera system that can detect if a person has the Wuhan coronavirus. The camera reportedly uses thermal technology to detect fevers.

Tesla cannot operate its main U.S. vehicle factory normally as the San Francisco Bay Area locks down to reduce the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, according to a spokesman for the Alameda County sheriff’s office.

Northwestern University announced this week that final exams will be optional for undergraduate students. University Provost Jonathan Holloway said that the decision was made because students are experiencing stress over the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.

Tech giant Facebook recently admitted that it marked posts linking to genuine information and articles about the Wuhan coronavirus as spam, blaming a “bug in an anti-spam system.”

Both the French and Italian governments are considering measures to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak, including possible nationalisation of major airlines.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday detailed the latest steps officials in the Sunshine State are taking to curb the spread of the Chinese coronavirus and announced a 30-day closure of all bars and nightclubs, effective Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. EST.

George Washington University Law School Professor John Banzhaf made the case this week that colleges and universities could face class-action lawsuits over their decisions to shut down residential halls due to the Wuhan coronavirus.

After being told to leave campus over the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, students at Middlebury College were accused vandalizing a local bar. The bar’s owner claims that students ripped down an American flag from the bar’s storefront. There are widespread reports of vandalism on the campus, with one staff member commenting, “But why take it out on other people here? You’re part of a community.”

Ride-sharing giant Uber announced on Tuesday that it would suspend shared rides with strangers on its platform in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) said on Monday that the United States should begin forcing China to “pay the burden and the cost incurred” by the U.S. due to the Wuhan coronavirus.

Maryland is postponing its previously scheduled April 28 primary election to June 2 over the growing Chinese coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced an “enhanced” lockdown on Monday of the whole of Luzon, the island where Manila is located, in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus on the largest and most populous Philippine island.

Kentucky is postponing its May 19 primary election to June 23 due to growing concerns of the Chinese coronavirus, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Monday.

Facebook, Google, YouTube, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Twitter have announced that they are working together alongside government health agencies to limit the spread of “misinformation” relating to the Wuhan coronavirus.

Thieves in Germany raided hospitals in Cologne, stealing medical face masks from clinics throughout the city to re-sell on the black market, as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facebook announced this week that it will award $100 million in grants and ad credits to small businesses. The $100 million grant is designed to help small businesses recover from the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus crisis.

Gordon Chang noted mirrored narratives between U.S. left-wing media and China’s state-run propaganda regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

The Director-General of the Swedish National Board of Health has confirmed the country is looking into triage measures that could prioritise care for those most likely to survive serious coronavirus infection.

Hundreds of users queued outside “coffee shops” to stock up on marijuana after the govt announced stores would close for three weeks.

The local Illinois news station WCIA mistakenly aired Election Day results on Monday, showing former Vice President Joe Biden (D) winning, the day before the state’s Tuesday primary election.

The DOD has not received requests for facilities, equipment, and personnel, but is looking at options to help deal with coronavirus.

French President Emmanuel Macron has enacted measures to lock down all of France for 15 days and has declared that the country is facing a “health war” as coronavirus cases increase.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Monday called for the United States to take more drastic measures to address the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, including a national “shutdown” that would only exclude “absolutely essential work” and stipends to affected workers to assist them in paying their bills as the pandemic continues to unfold across the globe.

The conservative prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, called for “national unity” while announcing that the country will close its borders in response to the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the European Union.

Thousands of students at the University of California, San Diego, demanded a refund of their annual student fee after they were told to leave campus. The $1,000 student fee covers various campus amenities such as the fitness and recreation centers.

Colleges and universities around the country are beginning to cancel their graduation and commencement ceremonies in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.

George Washington University in Washington, D.C., announced this week that it will impose a fine on students that refuse to leave their dorm room. The university announced earlier this week that it would shut down its campus in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.

According to a recent report, e-commerce giant Amazon refused to close two of its warehouses in Spain despite three confirmed cases of Wuhan coronavirus amongst its workers. The company has even reportedly added dozens of temporary workers for the facilities.

Several celebrities, including actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and pop star Ariana Grande, are demanding people to limit outside activities and stay home amid the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, with the “7 rings” singer and prolific donut-licker bluntly telling her 72 million followers that “your hip hop yoga class can fucking wait.”

Two more congressional staffers, one for Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and another for Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was confirmed on Sunday.

The Islamic State has issued travel advice to supporters, telling would-be killers to avoid Europe during the coronavirus outbreak.

Google’s sister company Verily recently launched a website that invites adults in northern California to answer questions about their recent health and travel that could help them to receive a free coronavirus test.

President Donald Trump condemned the press for spreading “fake news” about Google’s planned Wuhan coronavirus screening tool in a press conference Sunday.

The president of the European Commission called for borders to remain open within the EU’s Free Movement travel zone during the COVID-19 outbreak, as countries across the bloc enact border controls.