Death Count reaches 1.5k,Vietnam Quarantines village with 10,000 people,China on complete Halt

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Summary:

Norwegian Cruise Line denies report of passenger being tested for coronavirus
Hubei province reports 116 new deaths and 4,823 new cases, bringing the total count to 1,486 deaths and 65,213 cases
Wuhan residents report hearing loud noises followed by helicopters
Japan reports first virus death
Australia quarantines cruise ship
President Xi says China will minimize impact from virus
Chinese leadership scapegoats local officials
EIA joins OPEC in warning about upcoming drop in oil use, the first in a decade.
HHS Secretary says CDC will announce another confirmed COVID-19 case in US on Thursday
21 people in Spain released from quarantine
US admin reportedly questioning China's reporting
White House reportedly "doubts" China's coronavirus numbers
CDC warns more infections possible after first US case confirmed in Texas (15th overall)
2 Russian women attempt escape from quarantine
EU could close border if outbreak worsens
Kudlow says US "disappointed" in China virus response
Shanghai reports 300+ more cases

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/beijing-fires-top-party-officials-hubei-after-death-toll-bombshell

First Mass Quarantine Outside Of China: Vietnam Puts Area With 10,000 Residents Under Coronavirus Quarantine
https://www.zerohedge.com/health/first-mass-quarantine-outside-china-vietnam-puts-area-10000-residents-under-coronavirus

China Has Ground To A Halt: "On The Ground" Indicators Confirm Worst-Case Scenario
https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/china-has-ground-halt-ground-indicators-confirm-worst-case-scenario