Coronavirus in the United States

4º ESO - English

Statistics of Coronavirus in the US

The United States is currently the country with the most confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide, followed by Spain (2) and Italy (3). [Data on Slide 3]

New York is the state with the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date (271,590). New Jersey is the state with the second most confirmed cases, at 102,196 cases as of April 25. [Data on Slide 4]

Thousands of new cases are still being confirmed daily, but the number of cases nationwide has peaked, or reached its highest point. [Data on Slide 6]

As of April 16, the CDC confirmed that over 14,000 of the total cases in the US were spread by close contact with someone infected. About an additional 7,000 of the total cases were spread through traveling. The remaining cases are still under investigation by the CDC. [Data on Slide 7]

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Confirmed Cases Worldwide vs. Confirmed Cases by Country (last updated April 25)

https://news.google.com/covid19/map?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en

Total Cases Worldwide vs. Total Cases in the USA (last updated April 25)

States with the most confirmed cases of COVID-19

Cases of Coronavirus Reported by Each State and US Territory

Last updated April 16, 2020

Rules of Government-Ordered Quarantine

The federal government has ordered a nationwide quarantine until April 30. However, the quarantine will most likely be extended past this date.

Each state government has specific quarantine guidelines as well. For example, the governor of Virginia has closed schools for the rest of the year, and has ordered a quarantine that will last until June 10.

Only “essential workers” are allowed to work during quarantine (doctors, nurses, restaurant owners, mechanics, etc.).

Everyone is expected to stay home as often as possible. If someone must go into the public, they should practice social distancing of at least 6 feet (2 meters). People must stand in line outside of grocery stores and enter one at a time. Restaurants are only operating for drive-thrus, pick-up orders, and deliveries.

People are still allowed to go for walks around their neighborhoods, but groups of ten or more people are not allowed.

Public Health Precautions

In order to avoid being infected by Coronavirus, people are expected to:

• clean their hands often
• avoid close contact with others (especially those who are sick)
• cover coughs and sneezes
• clean and disinfect household and work surfaces frequently
• cover their mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.

If someone has symptoms of Coronavirus, they should call their local doctor’s office and make an appointment before entering.

Precautions after Traveling Abroad

If someone has been traveling in a foreign country recently, they are expected to self-quarantine for 14 days from the time they returned to the United States.

During this 14-day period, the person should follow these steps to monitor their health and practice social distancing:

1. Take their temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for fever. They should also watch for a cough or trouble breathing.
2. Stay home and avoid contact with others. They should not go to work or school.
3. Do not take public transportation, taxis, or ride-shares.
4. Keep their distance from others (at least 6 feet or 2 meters).

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

1. Since many Americans have filed for unemployment due to the nationwide quarantine, anyone receiving unemployment benefits will receive an additional $600 per week for up to four months.
2. Every United States citizen 18 and older who files as independent on their taxes will receive a $1200 stimulus check.
3. The Paycheck Protection Program provides a $349 billion loan program. These loans are designed to keep employees on payroll and give employers a loan to help them cover the costs. The aim of this program is to provide the funding needed to keep small businesses running.

Some major aspects of the CARES Act that will provide relief to individuals and businesses during quarantine include the following:

Discussion Questions

1. How do the rules of the government-ordered lockdown in Spain compare to the rules of quarantine in the United States?
2. Has the Spanish government passed any sort of relief act (similar to the CARES Act in the United States) to help Spanish citizens who cannot work during the lockdown?
3. Describe how the lockdown in Spain has affected you personally.
1. How has your routine changed?
2. How has the quarantine made you feel?
3. Has anything positive come from this experience for you?