Riots at 27 Italian Prisons: Inmates Escape, Set Fires over Coronavirus
The prison riots in Italy have resulted in at least eight deaths, beatings of guards, prison escapes, and fires being set to the penitentiaries.
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OSU Cancels Classes Through March over Coronavirus
The Ohio State University announced this week that it is canceling on-campus class sessions through the end of March to prevent the potential spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
Harvard Tells Students to Leave Campus over Coronavirus
Harvard University announced this week that it is moving classes online in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. Harvard University President Lawrence Bacow told students that they should not return to campus when spring break ends on March 23.
Amazon Orders New York and New Jersey Employees to Work from Home over Coronavirus Fears
E-commerce giant Amazon has reportedly told its employees in New York and New Jersey to work from home over fears of the spread of Wuhan coronavirus.
U. of Washington Cancels In-Person Classes Due to Coronavirus
The University of Washington announced this week that it is switching to online learning for the rest of the semester due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. More than 50,000 students will be shifted out of the classroom.
Stanford Cancels Classes After Professor Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Stanford University announced this week that it is shutting down in-person classes due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision came after a Stanford professor was diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus.
Pharmaceutical Companies to Infect Volunteers with Coronavirus for $4,500
Pharmaceutical companies expect to soon begin paying “human guinea pigs” £3,500 (upwards of $4,500) to be infected with the coronavirus in a race to discover a vaccine for the disease, The Times reports.
