The coronavirus outbreak could be made worse because many Americans can't afford to stay home from work when they're are sick.
Business Insider reports 32 million US workers aren't afforded paid sick leave - that's 25% of the entire workforce.
18 states even prohibit local governments from even offering paid sick leave.
Stats show there's a benefit - a 2018 study found a 40% drop in infection rates in cities that required paid sick leave.