It's Thursday, January 23rd.

Welcome to Schim this.

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why

they matter.

China is telling millions of people to hunger down.

The government is turning to massive quarantines to stop the spread of coronavirus, but will

those extreme steps actually help?

Then, a UN Court ordered Myanmar to immediately take steps to protect its persecuted Rohingya

Muslim population.

That demand couldn't have come on a more timely day.

And finally, we've got the scoop on a new way to stay safe on a first date.

We're here to make your evening smarter.

Let's skim this.

All public transportation out of Wuhan, China has completely shut down.

Flights have been canceled and highways have been closed.

In yesterday's episode, we told you all about coronavirus.

That's the virus with cold-like symptoms that turn deadly.

Many of the people have gotten sick in China and 17 people have died there.

And the virus is spreading, too, to places like Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.

One patient's even been reported in Washington State.

In the US, health officials are trying to keep everyone calm.

I want to reiterate that the risk to the general public remains low and the public health

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