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Photos capture how the US is reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, from stocking up on supplies to deep cleaning mass transit and schools
Hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies have flown off the shelves all across the US.
It wasn't just in stores that products, like hand sanitizer, sold out. Amazon is also selling out of the hygiene product, and some vendors are selling the product for upwards of $100.
Source: Business Insider
While some people have already begun putting themselves in self-isolation, others are stocking up on food in case of a mandatory quarantine.
Source: Business Insider
Schools and some businesses, where people who have tested positive for the coronavirus visited, have closed for additional cleaning.
Source: Business Insider
Experts think places like nursing homes, schools, and hospitals could be some of the worst hit places by the outbreak.
Source: Business Insider
Several of the 11 US deaths were tied to one Washington state nursing home.
Source: Business Insider
The Department of Homeland Security in Washington state closed its office for 2 weeks on Tuesday in light of the growing number of cases in the state.
Source: Reuters
In New York, a 50-year-old father infected 9 others including his 22-year-old son who is a student at Yeshiva University.
Source: Business Insider
Yeshiva University cancelled classes after he tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Public transportation systems like New York City's MTA and King County Metro Transit, in Washington State, have said they will increase the cleaning of subway cars and buses.
Source: Business Insider
The outbreak is also impacting port businesses including in Oakland, California. the Port of Oakland had 23 ships cancel shipments already, most of them coming from China.
Source: KPIX-TV
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