Coronavirus: what's the pandemic and why use the term now? – BBC News

The coronavirus has been designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of cases outside China has increased 13-fold in two weeks. He said there are "alarming levels of non-concern."

The pandemic is a disease that is spreading to many countries around the world at the same time.

A few hours later, Italy said all stores would be closing grocery stores and pharmacies.

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