We want to hear your stories about how the outbreak has affected you. California has called for a ban on gatherings of 250 or more people, travel from Europe has been suspended by President Trump and the World Health Organization has called the disease caused by the coronavirus a pandemic . Companies are encouraging workers to stay home in hopes of protecting workers from the spreading coronavirus as doctors and health officials work to create a vaccine . Social distancing and in some cases, extended quarantines, have upended daily routines. Send us a moment — no longer than 500 words — that captures the good, the bad and especially the surprising about self-isolation and social distancing.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 17, 2020 20:48 UTC