European countries in the epicenter started to hammer out extraordinary measures including school closure, gathering ban, election delay and border closure in some places.
Italy remains under lockdown since Tuesday, with a total closure of venues and activities but for those providing basic supplies and services, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, public transports, post offices, and banks.
Spain declared a state of emergency which grants the state wide-ranging powers to limit the movement of people and vehicles, allows for the temporary seizure of property, obliges people to provide certain services, mobilizes the army and imposes rationing.
France lowered the size limit for gatherings to 100 people, instead of 1,000 previously. All nurseries and schools will be closed starting from Monday.
Museums and libraries are recommended to limit their activities or to close their doors. The country's two landmarks -- the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower -- immediately followed the government directive.
In Germany, many states announced school closures. In Belgium, schools, discos, cafes and restaurants will be closed until April 3. All recreational, sports, cultural or folklore activities -- whether public or private and regardless of size -- will be cancelled.
Denmark plans to close its borders as of noon Saturday. Starting on Sunday, Poland will ban entry to the country for foreigners, and international air and train connections will be suspended.
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