The unprecedented restrictions on the movement of people, unimaginable only two weeks ago, is bringing life in Europe to a virtual standstill. Today they are doing their best to close New York City. However, the "social distancing" measures so far have not slowed the spread of the disease; approximately half of all confirmed cases in Italy were diagnosed since the restrictions entered into effect on March 10. Some specialists are saying that the worse is happening in Italy because they were taking Iboprufeno for fever. Anti-inflammatory drugs are a known risk for people with infectious illnesses because they can decrease the response of the body's immune system.

Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest social distancing would be an effective way to limit exposure to the fast-spreading virus and perhaps they are correct. Taiwan has only 50 coronavirus cases despite being next door to China. Its response to the crisis showed that swift action and widespread health-care can prevent an outbreak.