The World Health Organization on Sunday reported more than 164,830

confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 146 countries.

But, due to limited testing, that number is likely much higher.

And while some folks are social distancing or even self isolating, others
are actively bragging about packing bars, clubs, and restaurants.

If expert researchers and government officials can’t convince people to stay

home, though, maybe a German software engineer can.

Florian Reifschneider last week launched a website with a simple

message: Stay the fuck home.

The page—available in 17 different languages (plus SFW English)—contains a

12-point “Self-Quarantine Manifesto” encouraging best practices like regularly
washing your hands, cancelling social gatherings, and avoiding public
transportation.

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“With no well-studied treatment and no viable vaccine available for at least

another year, the only effective way to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay
is to give the virus fewer changes of spreading,” according to the site.

“Please keep in mind there is no right or wrong amount of actions to take.

Only take the actions that you feel comfortable with and that do not endanger
your livelihood,” Reifschneider said. “However, keep in mind that every action
helps.”

More than 2 million people have visited the viral site, which spent Sunday
morning atop Twitter’s list of trending topics.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC has updated its guidance regarding large group gatherings in the

United States, recommending that for the next eight weeks, organizers cancel
or postpone in-person events consisting of 50 or more people.
That includes conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, and
weddings.

“Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with
adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene,
and social distancing,” the agency said. “When feasible, organizers could
modify events to be virtual.”

The guidance does not apply to day-to-day operation of schools, universities,

or businesses.

Airbnb

In response to travel disruptions caused by COVID-19, online rental service

Airbnb has extended its policy to allow hosts and guests in every country
and region* to cancel reservations with no charge or penalty.

The change applies to bookings made on or before March 14, 2020, with
check-in dates between March 14 and April 14.

“We understand that this announcement will impact hosts around the world,
many of whom depend on the economics they generate on Airbnb,” according
to a platform announcement. “We will be working in the days and weeks
ahead to identify tools and initiatives to support our hosts during these very
challenging times.”

*With the exception of domestic travel to mainland China, which is scheduled

to return to normal rules on April 1.

Starbucks

Part of social distancing is learning to live without certain creature comforts—

like that daily Starbucks pick-me-up.

Fear not, caffeine addicts: The coffee chain has adopted a “to go” model in
the US and Canada for at least two weeks.
Customers can still order in person, through the mobile app, or via the drive
thru. Just don’t expect to sit down for a spot of work or a catch-up with
friends. And you may see modified condiment bars and “order ahead” handoff
areas.

Plus, stores located in high social-gathering locations (malls, university

campuses) or in communities with high clusters of COVID-19 cases will be
temporarily closed.

Instagram

Unlikely news source Instagram is distributing coronavirus prevention

information through a new call-out at the top of users’ feeds featuring a link to
the World Health Organization.

The notice is rolling out to countries that have seen “significant impact” from
the virus, a company spokesperson told TechCrunch.

AMC/Regal

AMC and Regal, two of the nation’s largest movie theater chains, are selling
only 50 percent of seats for any given screening in hopes of keeping guests
from having to sit too close to each other.