US Navy reports first 'presumptive positive' case of coronavirus

US Navy reported it’s first suspected case of coronavirus aboard a ship on March 16, international media reported. This comes a week after ar US Navy sailor stationed in Italy tested postive in COVID-19. dely virus has reportedly infected 3,802 and killed 69 people across US mainland. 

"A Sailor assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) tested 'presumptive positive' for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), marking first case for a sailor aboard a Navy ship” 

In statement, Navy revealed that although sailor h been tested postive for infection, results still needed to be confirmed by CDC. It ded that he was alrey in self-quarantine and that people who h immediate contact with him have been tified and are in self-quarantine. 

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US moves closer to shutdown 

Meanwhile, US is increasingly moving towards a shutdown.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on March 15 issued a recommendation urging people to postpone or cancel garing of 50 people or more for next eight weeks. This comes after a health official reportedly said that 14-day shutdown might be necessary. 

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It has led to schools, restaurants and even bars being shutdown in almost all states with many of m reportedly issuing a curfew to reduce interactions. New York City on March 15 anunced it would close public schools ding to list of at least 30 states which have anunced closures. Meanwhile, Goverr Jay Inslee on March 13 expanded school closures and prohibited large garings across all of Washington in an effort to slow spre of new coronavirus. 

Part of New York, Ohio, Illiis have also shut down bars and restaurants. Multi-National Companies like Twitter and Google are asking employees to work from home. Churches, temples and mosques have cancelled services. Meanwhile, Grocery stores have reduced hours to allow more time for cleaning and restocking of shelves hit by panic stockpiling. Brick-and-mortar retailers have also begun shutting down stores in an attempt to prevent losses. 

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