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5 viral coronavirus stories to read while preparing for quarantine.

Mar 5, 2020 | 3:48 PM

As you've probably heard on the news and in frantic texts from your mom, coronavirus is spreading across the globe. Officially known as COVID-19, the coronavirus is a new reboot of the flu has caused widespread panic, and of course, darkly funny moments.

Between washing your hands (for twenty seconds at a time!) and stockpiling on dry goods for quarantine, here are important moments to watch while you're avoiding large crowds.

1. The President of the United States misnaming the virus, giving false statistics, and telling sick people to infect their coworkers. Sad!

In this clip, Trump:
1. Denies WHO's coronavirus death rate based on “hunch"
2. Calls coronavirus "corona flu"
3. Suggests it's fine for people w/ Covid-19 to go to work
4. Compares coronavirus to "the regular flu," indicating he doesn't get the difference pic.twitter.com/uC9c03zX31
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 5, 2020

2. A dad who just got out of quarantine couldn't stop coughing. Everything is fine!

Pennsylvania dad and daughter duo debut on Fox News, fresh from their Coronavirus quarantine. Dad coughs his way through the interview, but sure, he’s fine. 🤦🏽‍♀️pic.twitter.com/CdIUGB7FDt
— Stephanie Kennedy (@WordswithSteph) February 28, 2020

3. Vietnamese TikTokers created a viral dance to a handwashing PSA, and it's an absolute bop.

We love this handwashing dance from Vietnamese dancer, Quang Đăng.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the first steps to protect yourself from #coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/lmXLbR3hZa
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) March 3, 2020

4. A California public health official warned people not to touch their faces—while licking their fingers.

Coronavirus instructions.
Wait for it...https://t.co/WvnKBwKUtb
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) March 4, 2020