This is the latest on the coronavirus.

The coronavirus is quickly spreading it’s way from China to the Middle East and beyond. The latest cases are found in Italy, and a few in the United States. The CDC or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a statement that the corona-virus is likely to spread in the United States. There have been multiple reports of citizens who have already been infected by the disease. However the cure is unknown, but we can prepare ourselves to contain the spread.

These precautions include washing our hands with soap and water for approximately 20 seconds. It is recommended to wash hands frequently throughout the day. Another easy precaution is to sneeze into your elbow or hand, and away from others. Reports have included that this virus spreads similarly to a common cold or flu. So in order to contain it we have to approach it as a common cold or flu. In situations such as these it is important to remain calm.

It is also important to avoid touching your face constantly. If you go to the store right now, there is no need to buy face masks. As those masks are more intended for those who are already infected too keep the disease from spreading to others.

82,742 cases have been reported worldwide as of currently and 2,817 deaths.