First, let's get to some exciting US politics. Tulsi Gabbard has dropped out of the presidential race, on the democratic side. The democratic candidate race is between Bernie Sanders, former senator from Vermont; and Joe Biden, former Vice President. On March 17, Joe Biden won the democratic primaries in AZ; IL; and FL. Ohio was supposed to have its primary on March 17, 2020; but it was postponed to June 2, 2020. Joe Biden has a commanding lead in the democratic delegate count, as he has 1201 delegates to 896 delegates for Bernie Sanders. Next, it's time to switch topics to coronavirus. France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium are on lockdown due to coronavirus. Germany may follow suit soon, as Europe's largest economy is dealing with an increasing unemployment. Europe is considered to be the epicenter of coronavirus, as the continent has surpassed China in the number of cases. Italy has the highest number of deaths, from coronavirus as the death toll sits above 4800 according to Bloomberg news. Recession and economic global depression is spreading across Europe and USA. Furthermore, New Jersey; Illinois; Connecticut; New York; Pennsylvania; Texas; Florida; Nevada; and California have ordered 'stay at home' lockdown in the past week. Many employees in various companies around USA are being ordered to work, from home only. State unemployment rates around USA are increasing dramatically. Restaurants across the USA are closing, and 5-7 million jobs could be lost in the next three months in this industry alone. This incredible problem will lead to higher chances of a recession occurring in USA. The restaurant and airline industries are being forced to ask the US government, for a lifeline or recovery fund. Back to Europe, the UK has forced pubs; gyms; and restaurants to be closed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants people to stay home in London; and other major English cities. Some good news is the country's government will pay 80% of wages for restaurant and pub owners, as pubs see a decline in business. For Asia, Israel; Singapore; South Korea; India; and the UAE have reported an increase in deaths. South America is being hit with coronavirus, as Argentina began a mandatory quarantine in the past week. Brazil has closed most of its borders. In addition, Senegal and South Africa are two countries that have the ability to do testing of novel coronavirus. African nations are trying to innovate their health standards and testing methods, to fight COVID-19. Beaches in Sydney, Australia are closing after crowds are ignoring social distancing. Social distancing is a new term, that borders on eccentric and normalcy in today's coronavirus pandemic. An example of social distancing is the cancellation of events which are likely to draw crowds. In the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area alone; country thunder musical festival; Scottsdale culinary festival; and Italian festival were cancelled or postponed in March and in the upcoming month of April 2020. Social distancing is being stressed as a positive action by Public and World Health officials, to slow down the spread of highly contagious diseases. In closing, the coronavirus outbreak of 2020 may last for the next 18 months. Wuhan, China is one of the first cities to report cases of coronavirus in late 2019. Coronavirus should not be called as 'Chinese virus'; or other misleading terminology. Self-isolation is another way to fight the spread of coronavirus. Enjoy the picture above of social distancing. May all humans learn to survive the global coronavirus pandemic.
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