The Coronavirus is an illness that targets the lungs and can block airways. There are confirmed 142,402 cases in the United States and globaly there are 722,088. The virus mostly targets older people. Places are being shutdown due to the virus, such as schools, restaurant, and businesses. One thing that you can do to prevent the virus is to wash your hands. This is a key point in making sure you don't contract the virus. People are social distancing themselves from others to help not spread the virus. Toilet paper, handsanitizer, and water are selling out from stores very rapidly as a result. There have also been deaths due to the coronavirus. In summary, the coronavirus is a very serious matter and we all should wash our hands to prevent spreading or contracting the virus.