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(WJW) – Global cases of COVID-19 are nearing 126,400, according to John Hopkins University.

Now, we’re also learning that more 60,000 people who have contracted the disease have recovered.

According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe ailments may take three to six weeks to rebound.

As health officials around the world work to mitigate the spread of the virus because of the unknown, life as we know it is changing.

U.S. cases have ballooned this week, nearly tripling since Monday at more than 1,300.

Ohio has five cases. Three are in Cuyahoga County, one is in Stark County and one is in Trumbull County.

Map based on state departments of health as of March 12. Map based on state departments of health as of March 12.

March 12, 2020

9:30 p.m. update:

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she and the Trump administration are close to agreement on a coronavirus aid package, as negotiators struggle to hammer out a deal to provide funding and resources for American workers, families and businesses reeling with health and financial problems from the crisis. Final details are being worked out but Pelosi expects an announcement Friday. The House could swiftly vote. The sudden announcement at the end of an otherwise tumultuous day, as Washington strained for a comprehensive response to the coronavirus outbreak that is testing the nation’s political, financial and health care systems.

7:52 p.m.:

New York: NEW YORK CITY (AP) — New York City officials moved swiftly Thursday to knock down a text message circulating on social media claiming that the New York City Police Department planned to enact drastic containment actions this weekend. The message falsely claimed the Metro North Railroad would be shutting down, subway service would be limited and only emergency vehicles would be allowed on the streets. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed the rumors saying he believed the information was leaked from scenario planning that was not active.

7:45 p.m. update:

Golf: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour will play the remainder of The Players Championship without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. No cheers. No jeers. No raucous environment surrounding the famed 17th hole. Spectators won’t be allowed at TPC Sawgrass beginning Friday or at three other tournaments leading up to the Masters. Even as other leagues were canceling tournaments and events for a month or more, the tour chose not to shut down entirely because golf is a non-contact sport played across sprawling acreage. Reaction varied. Most players supported the decision. Some questioned why it took so long for the tour to react.

7:44 p.m. update:

Congress: WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is hunkering down against the coronavirus. Visitors are banned except in certain circumstances. A half-dozen lawmakers are self-quarantining after coming into contact with people who have tested positive for the virus. Many aides are working remotely. And signs have popped up on office doors declaring contact-free zones. Capitol Hill is effectively a small, bustling international city visited by millions of people every year. But many members are above 60 years old, which makes them more vulnerable to the virus. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for example, is 79. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell is 78.

6 p.m. update:

Election: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s temporarily halting his trademark rallies as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the political landscape. The rallies have long been Trump’s most potent political weapon. They energize the candidate and give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries while his team collects a treasure trove of voter data. But the spread of the virus which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign. Leading Democratic contenders Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders canceled their scheduled rallies earlier this week.

3:30 p.m. update:

Economy: NEW YORK (AP) — The deepening coronavirus crisis is sending stocks into another alarming slide, extending a sell-off that has wiped out most of the big run-up on Wall Street since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Dow Jones Industrial was off nearly 2,000 points, or 8.5%, Thursday afternoon. The fall comes amid a cascade of cancellations and shutdowns across the globe and rising worries that the White House and other authorities around the world can’t or won’t help the weakening economy any time soon.

2:30 p.m. update:

Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine says it’s likely the virus is throughout the state and the number of cases today will double in six days. There are five confirmed cases in Ohio. The newest is Trumbull County man, who is quarantined along with his family.

“This is temporary. We will get back to normal in Ohio. It won’t happen overnight,” DeWine says.

The state will increase restrictions on visitors at nursing homes and stop visitors at psychiatric hospitals.

DeWine says mass gathering are banned in the state of Ohio, defined by gatherings of more than 100 people in an indoor or outdoor space. The order does not include airports, hospitals, shopping malls, schools and offices.

“Separation between people, social distancing… Each one of us has that obligation,” DeWine says. “The key here is for people to not only protect themselves, but others.”

Election Day will go on as planned. The state is making arrangements to replace poll workers who have health conditions.

The state of Ohio is prepared to take action against price gouging, DeWine said.

“We must treat this like what is it and that is a crisis,” DeWine said.

DeWine announced schools will have an extended spring break, starting Monday and lasting for three weeks.

Entertainment: NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s governor ordered all Broadway theaters to shut their doors in the face of ongoing coronavirus concerns, plunging into darkness one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and causing turmoil in the run-up to the Tony Awards.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday banned gatherings of 500 or more in the city, effectively forcing the hand of Broadway producers who had previously said that Broadway would be “open for business” unless advised not to by the government.” Shows will resume April 13.

2:20 p.m. update:

California: (AP)– California Gov. Gavin Newsom says nearly 500 passengers remain aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland, California. He hopes they will all be off the ship by the end of the day Thursday.

In addition to the 21 people who previously tested positive while aboard the ship, Newsom says at least two more people have tested positive after leaving.

Newsom expects the number to climb as more people are tested.

He says the refusal by Lachland Air Force Base in Texas to take non-Texan U.S. citizens “has not helped our logistics to be candid with you.”

2 p.m. update:

Ohio: There are now five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state of Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

1:23 p.m. update:

Europe: ROME (AP) — Italy’s coronavirus death toll tops 1,000 as Europe becomes new center of the world’s pandemic.

1:15 p.m. update:

Rock Hall: The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been postponed, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. A new date has not been set.

Sports: The Mid-American Conference and Big Ten Conference canceled the remainder of their tournaments. All remaining Ohio High School Athletic Association winter tournaments are postponed until further notice. This includes boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and ice hockey.

12:30 p.m. update:

Entertainment: NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment industry is a business predicated on drawing crowds in theaters, cinemas and concert venues. But it is bracing for potential shutdown in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virus’ spread, and dawning awareness of its reach, has already forced the cancellation of all major imminent events on the calendar, including South by Southwest, CinemaCon, Coachella and vital television events like the NBA season. On Thursday, as California and some states were calling for bans of not just the largest events but also gatherings of more than 250 to help stymie the virus’ spread, a new focus came on Broadway, multiplexes and smaller concert venues.

11:30 a.m. update

MLS: Major League Soccer suspends season for 30 days, according to statement from the league

SENATE STAFFER TESTS POSITIVE: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says he is closing his D.C. office after learning a staff member in another Senate office has tested positive for COVID-19

11:00 a.m. update

NBA: Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to ESPN. Rudy Gobert previously tested positive for the virus.

Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for the coronavirus, league sources tell ESPN. Jazz players privately say that Rudy Gobert had been careless in the locker room touching other players and their belongings. Now a Jazz teammate has tested positive. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2020

NBA reporter Shams Charania says Mitchell is the only additional member of the Jazz to test positive.

Sources: Donovan Mitchell was the only Jazz player/personnel to test positive for coronavirus out of 58 tests administered on Wednesday night. Remaining tests came back negative. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2020

Capitol Hill: Congress shutting US Capitol, House and Senate office buildings to public until April 1 in reaction to coronavirus.

Cleveland Orchestra: The Cleveland Orchestra has canceled concerts scheduled for March 12, 13, and 14 due to coronavirus concerns. “The Cleveland Orchestra has been closely monitoring the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as the proactive approach taken by the State of Ohio in aggressively addressing the spread of the virus,” said André Gremillet, President & CEO of The Cleveland Orchestra.

Canton Hall of Fame Fan Fest- The Pro Football Hall of Fame has postponed its first “Hall of Fame Fan Fest” that was scheduled for March 21-22 as a safeguard against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) virus. The decision is based on a statewide recommendation and advice from state and local health care officials to limit large gatherings. A new date will be announced at a later time. Fans who bought tickets to the Fan Fest will automatically receive a full refund and will have the first option to purchase tickets when the event is rescheduled. For questions concerning a refund, please contact the Pro Football Hall of Fame at 844-446-3849 (4-HOF-TIX) or tickets@profootballhof.com.

Piston Power Show at the I-X Center canceled: The Piston Power show was scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “With anticipation of the order from the Governor of the State of Ohio to ban mass gatherings due to COVID-19, the 2020 I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama at the I-X Center, March 13, 14 & 15 has been cancelled. To all attendees who purchased advance tickets: Pre-sold tickets issued for the 2020 I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama will be applied to the 2021 event, which will take place March 12, 13 and 14, 2021 at the I-X Center.”

9:20 a.m. update

**Princess Cruises to suspend global operations through May 10 because of coronavirus.

8:40 a.m. update

Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to issue an order Thursday regarding mass gatherings

Cavs players have been asked to self-quarantine after coming in contact with infected player with the Utah Jazz

The NBA season has been suspended until further notice

Piston and Power Show at the I-X Center Canceled

President Trump is restricting travel from Europe to the U.S.

The White House cancels upcoming travel for president this week “out of an abundance of caution”

The World Health Organization has declared a coronavirus pandemic

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with virus

If you have questions about COVID-19, Ohio has set up a call center staffed with licensed nurses and infectious disease experts.

They are available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The phone number for the call center is 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).