The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is an illness that targets the lungs and can clog airways. There are confirmed 142,402 cases in the United States and globaly 722,088. The virus mostly targets older people. Locations such as schools, restaurants, and other businesses have closed due to the virus. Handsanitizer, toilet paper, and water are household items that have been selling out in stores as a result of the outbreak. There have also been deaths due to the virus. To help not spread or contract the virus, we must wash our hands thoroughly. Also, people are social distancing themselves from others to help stop the spread of the virus. In summary, we can help stop the coronavirus outbreak by washing our hands and distancing ourselves from other.