March 23, 2020 Update on the corona crisis from a locked down Ghent

On Sunday 586 new coronavirus cases brought the total to 3,401 in Belgium but since not everyone with symptoms has been tested it’s a general understanding that the number of people infected will be considerably higher. Eight new fatalities were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 75. 
It's been a challenging and difficult first week of the lockdown as the uncertainty and lockdown disrupts long-standing patterns and habits, however, we’ve been coping relatively well. Belgium’s health minister anticipates that we've got at least 8 more weeks to go… Stay safe, stay healthy! - Ghent, Belgium.