Supermarkets working 'tirelessly' to restock essentials after panic-buyers clear shelves

As of noon Eastern time on March 13, global confirmed coronavirus cases stood at 132,536 in 123 countries, areas and territories, with 4,947 deaths. China still by far had the most confirmed cases at 80,981, followed by Italy (15,113), Iran (10,075) and South Korea (7,979). Most recently, reported cases have proliferated in Europe, climbing to 2,965 in Spain, 2,860 in France and 2,369 in Germany.