by Summary for 10th March
- Travel is being restricted across Italy from Tuesday and public gatherings are forbidden
- Iran reports 54 deaths, its highest figure yet over a 24-hour period
- The latest figures from Italy show 9,172 cases and 463 deaths
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Wuhan for the first time since the outbreak began
- People are disembarking in Oakland, California from virus-hit cruise ship Grand Princess
- New cases in South Korea seem to be slowing down
- Lebanon records first coronavirus death
All those needing immediate treatment were taken off first and driven away in ambulances. All Americans who do not need treatment will be quarantined for two weeks.
Several hundred foreigners will be flown home.
The company said it would reduce international flights by nearly 25% as it sees demand fall from passengers worried about the coronavirus.
Qantas and its budget airline Jetstar will reduce operations for the next six months.
It is the latest carrier to make cutbacks, aimed at weathering the storm from a sharp drop in passengers.
He said over half of Australia's infected patients so far have recovered.
Australia has still only recorded one case of "community transmission", which happened in an outbreak in northern Sydney. That shut downs schools, an aged care home and is affecting a hospital.
"New South Wales and Sydney is still the significantly biggest part of our outbreak in Australia," Mr Murphy said.
Authorities say they're at the point where they're still fighting to contain the disease - so their focus is on returned travellers and people who have been in touch with confirmed cases.
The lockdown was originally confined to northern Italy but as the death toll began to climb, Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said "strong and severe measures" were needed.
People will be forbidden to gather in public and all schools and universities will be closed until 3 April.
All sporting events have been suspended nationwide.
Only those with a valid work or family reason that cannot be postponed will be allowed to travel.
Mr Conte has described the outbreak as Italy's "darkest hour", but added that "we will make it".
The government has since identified 42 people he met and 120 people who had close contact with him.
The man, who works for a local firm, is said to be in stable condition.
This picture shows food being delivered to the quarantined area of Truc Bach Street in Hanoi.
The street has been sealed since Friday, after one resident, a 26-year-old Vietnamese woman recently back from Europe, detected the virus.
Local media reported that the craft landed at the Hindon airbase - the largest in Asia - in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh early on Tuesday morning.
The 58 people, mostly comprising pilgrims and students, will be quarantined in a special facility set up at the base for 14 days before being allowed to travel home.
India has 44 confirmed cases of the virus according to the health ministry
UK airline Flybe - which had many other problems - has already gone into administration, partly because of the virus impact.
The woman, who lives in London, was reportedly at a party last month with Vietnamese socialite Nguyen Hong Nhung, who has also tested positive.
Her family brought her back to Vietnam in a private jet , says local media.
The pace of daily infections has shown signs of slowing in recent days as health authorities finished testing 210,000 followers of religious sect the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, who were at the centre of the outbreak.
But health officials say they are still on high alert after new clusters of infections sprung up around the country.
Workers at a call centre in the capital Seoul were confirmed to have the virus - 38 people in the building were infected. 207 people have yet to be tested, and could contribute to a rise in figures.
There are currently 7,513 confirmed cases in South Korea.
All nine are from Sindh province, which now has 13 cases.
Aaj TV reported that five of the nine had recently travelled from Syria via Doha. Four travelled from London to Karachi via Dubai.
The hotel, in the city of Quanzhou, was being used as a virus quarantine centre. Another 41 people are injured, the authorities said on Tuesday.
Here's footage of the rescue effort at the weekend.
The victim, whose age has not been released, was a man who lived in an elderly care home in north Vancouver.
Canada has recorded more than 70 infections, nearly all in British Columbia or Ontario.
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It has spread to over 100 countries with more than 110,000 cases.
Aside from the human toll, it has caused major disruption to global travel, work, schools and an astounding number of sporting and entertainment events.
The health ministry said there are 33 patients considered severely ill and on ventilators or in intensive care.
The death toll in Japan stands at 16 - including those from the Diamond Princess.
Authorities say the move comes after a 64-year-old doctor heading the heart surgical ward tested positive for the virus.
He had recently returned from Britain and came into contact with patients.
This includes Serie A but not Italian clubs or national teams participating in international competitions.
Serie A - Italy's top flight - had already said all games would be played behind closed doors until 3 April.
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There are currently 42 confirmed virus cases in Israel.
Second Oxford student has coronavirus
Oxford University has said it will remain open and is taking advice from Public Health England.
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The 26-year-old had entered Zimbabwe from Thailand in February, officials said. He was referred from a private clinic to Wilkins Hospital in Harare on 8 March, after complaining of fever and sneezing.
Zimbabwe's health ministry said in a statement on Monday:
Latest figures indicate there are now 100 confirmed coronavirus cases across Africa. They are as follows:
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The ban took effect on Tuesday, three days after the eastern European state reported its first case.
Prime Minister Ion Chicu said the country could not completely ban flights, but that only Moldovans would be allowed to board planes departing for Moldova from affected countries.
One account, falsely set up in the name of a hospital in Andover, urged the Hampshire town to "move into lockdown" amid an "influx of patients".
The NHS said it had intervened to have the account shut down.
Miley Cyrus has cancelled a trip to Australia. She said she had decided to stay at home due to advice from authorities.
Madonna has been forced to cancel her two shows in Paris after authorities in France banned large gatherings of more than 1,000 people.
Pearl Jam have cancelled their entire North America tour. The band wrote in a statement on their website: "We are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives."
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The airline cancelled its flights from the UK to northern Italy on Monday.
The airline said in a statement: "In light of the Italian government's announcement and the UK Government's official travel advice, we have contacted all customers who are due to travel today.
"We have updated our policy to give customers more options and flexibility. Any travellers due to fly to or from Italy between now and April 4 can rebook to a later date up until the end of May, move their destination to Geneva or Zurich or receive a full refund."
Local broadcasters said the patient had been in quarantine since returning from Egypt.
The total number of cases in the country rose to 41 this week.
Polish health officials have so far confirmed 17 cases of the virus, and some patients are in a serious condition.
On Monday, Mr Morawiecki announced that there would be health checks on the borders with Germany and the Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, Polish President Andrzej Duda - who is seeking re-election in polls scheduled for May - has said his campaign was cancelling all planned mass events.
The country has also announced a ban on people arriving from Italy.
"We are putting in place an entry ban for people from Italy to Austria, unless they have a doctor's certificate," chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Tuesday.
Austrians in Italy will be allowed to return as long as they agree to a two-week home quarantine.
Other measures announced by the government include stopping university lectures and encouraging companies to let employees work from home.
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This brings the total number of dead in the Islamic republic to 291.
Another 881 new cases have been confirmed, pushing the overall number to 8,042.
The country has 40 reported cases of coronavirus.
Under the new measures, schools and universities will close but kindergartens will remain open.
From Tuesday evening, a ban on events such as film, theatre, sports and religious gatherings will come into effect.
Some have been protesting to complain that they are being held in unsanitary conditions.
These are mostly pilgrims who were quarantined as they returned on foot from Iran.
As the public health emergency develops, the EMA has organised the first meeting of the EU Executive Steering Group on shortages of medicines caused by major events to address any potential future impact.
Officials will discuss ways to protect at-risk patients in the event that there is a temporary lockdown of medicine manufacturing sites in areas affected by Covid-19.
Currently, there are no reports of such shortages of medicines within the EU.
The EMA says it has already urged those within the industry to report any possible shortages to EU authorities.
It also indicated that any potential disruptions have not yet been identified, and that any impact in the short-term would be limited, given the current stocks in place.
The Department of Health and Social Care said: "As of 9am on 10 March 2020, 26,261 people have been tested in the UK, of which 25,888 were confirmed negative and 373 were confirmed as positive.
"Six patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died."
The latest figures mark a rise of 54 cases since the same time on Monday.
The Greek shipowner, 52, wrote in an Instagram post: "The recent virus has visited me and I felt obliged to let the public know. I feel good as I take all the necessary measures and I discipline to the doctors instructions. I strongly advise all my fellow citizens to do the same. I wish all a quick recovery."
The MP was identified by the media as Javier Ortega Smith, one of the leaders of right-wing Vox party.
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Passengers who need to return home can switch to one of the flights operating up to the end of the day on Friday.
A Ryanair spokesman said: "Ryanair apologises sincerely to all customers for these schedule disruptions, which are caused by national government restrictions and the latest decision of the Italian government to lock down the entire country to combat the Covid-19 virus."
Meanwhile, British Airways is cancelling all UK-Italy flights until 4 April, and airline Jet2 has cancelled their flights to and from the country until 26 April.
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There is currently no inoculation against the disease, which has killed more than 3,800 people around the world.
There are currently 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa but none in Uganda.
Police say they started receiving information on Friday that people in the district of Mayuge, 120 km (74 miles) east of the capital, Kampala, were being given a concoction to supposedly inoculate them against the coronavirus.
They then arrested two people – believed to be behind the scam. Both have since been released on police bond pending further investigation.
Samples of the liquid they allegedly gave victims orally have been taken to the government forensic laboratory in Kampala for testing.
It is not known how many people could have taken the concoction.
A police spokesperson told the BBC they believed the suspects gave the fake vaccine to victims for free with hopes of later charging for it once demand had been created.
The total number of positive tests for the disease, known as Covid-19, has risen by four from Monday.
So far there have been 2,234 tests for the virus carried out in Scotland, of which 2,207 were negative.
On Sunday, France banned gatherings of more than 1,000 in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, which has infected over 1,400 and killed 30 in the country.
Six foreign nationals have tested posited for the virus in the archipelago, which is popular with tourists.
The identity of those infected has not been confirmed, but two of them are reported to be from Italy.
The Maldives government has put two resorts under lockdown. A quarantine facility has also been set up near the capital Male.
The government has also closed public and private universities and schools across the country until further notice.
Anyone failing to declare correct health-related information and travel details as they enter the country are liable to a fine of up to $133,000 (£102,000).
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"The situation can get worse at any time and we cannot even predict how long it will last," Woo Kee-hong, the president of South Korea's biggest airline, said in a memo to staff.
"But if the situation continues for a longer period, we may reach the threshold where we cannot guarantee the company's survival."
The tiny Gulf state took other measures, including the suspension of classes at schools and universities.
The QNA tweeted that the suspension will start on 10 March and will continue until further notice.
Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 18.
This is “due to [the] increase in the spread of coronavirus in the region”, it said.
But it added that “local residents” - an apparent reference to Palestinians - who were currently in Jordan would be able to return if they co-ordinated with the authorities.
Separately, Jordan has said that from Monday it will bar entry to travellers from France, Germany and Spain, Reuters news agency reports.
Mehr said Health Minister Saeed Namaki made the announcement on Tuesday, based on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's "consent".
Iran's death toll from the virus now stands at 291, and the total number of infections has risen to more than 8,000, the Health Ministry said.
The plan will focus on a one-mile "containment area" around the town of New Rochelle, which he said was home to "the most significant cluster [of virus cases] in the nation".
Schools and other large meeting points within the area will be closed for two weeks from Thursday. The National Guard will also be deployed to clean schools and deliver food to quarantined residents. But Governor Cuomo said movement in and out of the area would not be restricted.
New York state has 173 active cases. Of these cases, 108 are in Westchester County, where New Rochelle is located.
Of that number, 1,004 have fully recovered.
Italy's death toll of 631 is the largest outside China, and the latest increase in deaths - 168 - is the biggest recorded in a single day.
Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, has scrapped all Italy flights from this Friday until 8 April. British Airways (BA) has cancelled all of its Italy routes until 4 April. Easyjet is expected to follow suit soon, but it’s likely it will keep a handful of flights running to bring British nationals home.
Airlines are also being hit by a sharp fall in passenger demand globally. It hasn’t helped that some airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic, have been forced by European rules to run empty flights because, if they don't, they risk losing precious slots at key airports. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said urgent legislation would be passed so the rules change.
"We want to make it easier for airlines to keep their airport slot even if they do not operate flights in those slots because of the declining traffic," she said. "This is a temporary measure, and this temporary measure helps both our industry, but it also helps our environment."
The extent to which airlines are struggling is becoming clear. BA has emailed all its staff asking people to volunteer for unpaid leave. Norwegian Air has said it will cut 15% of its global schedule for a month, while some staff will be temporarily laid off. The German giant Lufthansa has already said it will cut up to half of its flights during the coming weeks. Anyone booked on a flight which is cancelled is eligible for a full refund.
Eleven new cases of people infected with coronavirus have been confirmed in Romania, bringing the total number of infections to 28 since the outbreak began. So far there have been no fatalities.
Of the 28 infected persons so far, five have been declared “cured” and discharged from hospital, according to a statement by Romania’s ministry of health. A further 107 people are reported to be in quarantine while 11,505 people are being home monitored.
He was speaking, Reuters news agency reports, after meeting Republican senators to discuss the coronavirus outbreak in Washington DC.
He said the meeting had focused on stimulus plans for the economy in the midst of the outbreak, without giving any further details.
He told journalists he had no symptoms of the virus and felt no reason to get tested, and that he felt good. It has emerged that he came into contact with Republican congressmen who placed themselves in isolation after being in contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus.
In a tweet, Ireland's health department said 1,784 people had been tested in the country as of 9 March.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland recorded 16 cases .
At least 1,784 people have been infected in total, which represents an increase of 372 cases since Monday and the largest increase in 24 hours.
Of those ill, 86 are in serious condition, Mr Salomon said. Of the 33 deaths, all were adults and 23 were over the age of 75, he added. He also reminded people that 98% of those infected recovered from the disease.
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- Travel is being restricted across Italy from Tuesday and public gatherings are forbidden
- Iran reports 54 deaths, its highest figure yet over a 24-hour period
- The latest figures from Italy show 9,172 cases and 463 deaths
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Wuhan for the first time since the outbreak began
- People are disembarking in Oakland, California from virus-hit cruise ship Grand Princess
- New cases in South Korea seem to be slowing down
- Lebanon records first coronavirus death
Passengers get off US virus-hit cruise liner
Around 2,500 passengers who were stranded for days on board a US cruise liner have now begun to disembark. Nineteen crew members and two passengers have tested positive.All those needing immediate treatment were taken off first and driven away in ambulances. All Americans who do not need treatment will be quarantined for two weeks.
Several hundred foreigners will be flown home.
Qantas cuts almost quarter of flights
Australia's Qantas airline is making deeper cuts to its flights, with Asia and the US hit the hardest.The company said it would reduce international flights by nearly 25% as it sees demand fall from passengers worried about the coronavirus.
Qantas and its budget airline Jetstar will reduce operations for the next six months.
It is the latest carrier to make cutbacks, aimed at weathering the storm from a sharp drop in passengers.
Australia reaches 100 cases
However almost all of them - excluding three deaths - are pretty mild cases, says the nation's chief medical officer Dr Brendan Murphy.He said over half of Australia's infected patients so far have recovered.
Australia has still only recorded one case of "community transmission", which happened in an outbreak in northern Sydney. That shut downs schools, an aged care home and is affecting a hospital.
"New South Wales and Sydney is still the significantly biggest part of our outbreak in Australia," Mr Murphy said.
Authorities say they're at the point where they're still fighting to contain the disease - so their focus is on returned travellers and people who have been in touch with confirmed cases.
Italy's 'darkest hour'
The whole of Italy has been told to stay at home in an unprecedented move aimed at containing the coronavirus.The lockdown was originally confined to northern Italy but as the death toll began to climb, Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said "strong and severe measures" were needed.
People will be forbidden to gather in public and all schools and universities will be closed until 3 April.
All sporting events have been suspended nationwide.
Only those with a valid work or family reason that cannot be postponed will be allowed to travel.
Mr Conte has described the outbreak as Italy's "darkest hour", but added that "we will make it".
Mongolia confirms its first case
The country's first patient is said to be a 57-year old French man who traveled to Mongolia from France, transiting through Moscow.The government has since identified 42 people he met and 120 people who had close contact with him.
The man, who works for a local firm, is said to be in stable condition.
The scene in Vietnam
Vietnam has had 31 cases, 16 of whom have been cured and released from hospital. Schools have been closed and visa-free travel restricted.This picture shows food being delivered to the quarantined area of Truc Bach Street in Hanoi.
The street has been sealed since Friday, after one resident, a 26-year-old Vietnamese woman recently back from Europe, detected the virus.
Indian military evacuates citizens from Iran
The Indian airforce has evacuated 58 citizens from coronavirus-hit Iran using a military transport aircraft.Local media reported that the craft landed at the Hindon airbase - the largest in Asia - in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh early on Tuesday morning.
The 58 people, mostly comprising pilgrims and students, will be quarantined in a special facility set up at the base for 14 days before being allowed to travel home.
India has 44 confirmed cases of the virus according to the health ministry
Crisis hits airline industry
Virgin Atlantic says it is flying near-empty planes; while Qantas has cut another quarter of its flights .UK airline Flybe - which had many other problems - has already gone into administration, partly because of the virus impact.
Vietnam's 32nd patient arrives from London on private jet
The country's health ministry says a 24-year-old Vietnamese woman who caught the virus in London is the their 32nd and latest case.The woman, who lives in London, was reportedly at a party last month with Vietnamese socialite Nguyen Hong Nhung, who has also tested positive.
Her family brought her back to Vietnam in a private jet , says local media.
South Korea reports lowest number of cases in two weeks
South Korea has reported its lowest number of infections in two weeks, with 131 cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.The pace of daily infections has shown signs of slowing in recent days as health authorities finished testing 210,000 followers of religious sect the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, who were at the centre of the outbreak.
But health officials say they are still on high alert after new clusters of infections sprung up around the country.
Workers at a call centre in the capital Seoul were confirmed to have the virus - 38 people in the building were infected. 207 people have yet to be tested, and could contribute to a rise in figures.
There are currently 7,513 confirmed cases in South Korea.
Another nine cases in Pakistan
Another nine people have been diagnosed in Pakistan, increasing the nationwide count to 16.All nine are from Sindh province, which now has 13 cases.
Aaj TV reported that five of the nine had recently travelled from Syria via Doha. Four travelled from London to Karachi via Dubai.
Collapsed hotel death toll rises to 20
The number of people killed when a Chinese hotel collapsed on Saturday has risen to 20, with another 10 still feared to be trapped.The hotel, in the city of Quanzhou, was being used as a virus quarantine centre. Another 41 people are injured, the authorities said on Tuesday.
Here's footage of the rescue effort at the weekend.
First death in Canada
Canada has recorded its first death from Covid-19, health officials in the westernmost province of British Columbia have said.The victim, whose age has not been released, was a man who lived in an elderly care home in north Vancouver.
Canada has recorded more than 70 infections, nearly all in British Columbia or Ontario.
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Deaths top 4,000
The number of deaths worldwide has passed 4,000 on Tuesday as China reported 17 more people had passed away from the virus.It has spread to over 100 countries with more than 110,000 cases.
Aside from the human toll, it has caused major disruption to global travel, work, schools and an astounding number of sporting and entertainment events.
Norwegian Air suspends Italy flights
Norwegian Air has suspended all its flights to and from Italy because of the virus, it said on Tuesday. It's not known when they will resume.Japan: 33 patients considered severely ill
The number of cases recorded in Japan has increased by two to 510 - not including those from the Diamond Princess ship, which was previously quarantined in Yokohama.The health ministry said there are 33 patients considered severely ill and on ventilators or in intensive care.
The death toll in Japan stands at 16 - including those from the Diamond Princess.
Cyprus' largest medical facility suspends most services
All admissions, outpatient clinics, surgeries and visitations at the Nicosia general hospital will be suspended for at least 48 hours, reported news wire Reuters.Authorities say the move comes after a 64-year-old doctor heading the heart surgical ward tested positive for the virus.
He had recently returned from Britain and came into contact with patients.
All sport in Italy suspended because of outbreak
The country's prime minister Giuseppe Conte had already announced that all sport in Italy would be suspended until at least 3 April because of the coronavirus.This includes Serie A but not Italian clubs or national teams participating in international competitions.
Serie A - Italy's top flight - had already said all games would be played behind closed doors until 3 April.
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Three new Thai cases - all Italy-related
Thailand has announced three new cases, bringing the total to 53. They are:- A 41-year-old woman who was in contact with another patient who had been to Italy
- A 46-year-old woman who had been to Italy
- Her 47-year-old husband
Israel requires self-quarantine for all arrivals
Everyone arriving into Israel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.There are currently 42 confirmed virus cases in Israel.
Second Oxford student has coronavirus
Oxford University has said it will remain open and is taking advice from Public Health England.
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Man flees Zimbabwe hospital before coronavirus test
Zimbabwe has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, but health authorities have said a man who was due to be tested in a hospital "absconded before testing was done".The 26-year-old had entered Zimbabwe from Thailand in February, officials said. He was referred from a private clinic to Wilkins Hospital in Harare on 8 March, after complaining of fever and sneezing.
Zimbabwe's health ministry said in a statement on Monday:
After the man fled the hospital "follow-up efforts to his home address were initiated and a police report was made", the statement added.He did not meet the [World Health Organization] case definition of a suspected case but was still earmarked for a Covid-19 test due to intensified surveillance that the country has adopted."
He did not meet the [World Health Organization] case definition of a suspected case but was still earmarked for a Covid-19 test due to intensified surveillance that the country has adopted."
Latest figures indicate there are now 100 confirmed coronavirus cases across Africa. They are as follows:
- Egypt - 55
- Algeria - 20
- South Africa - 7
- Tunisia - 5
- Senegal - 4
- Morocco - 2
- Cameroon - 2
- Burkina Faso - 2
- Nigeria - 2
- Togo - 1
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Moldova bans foreigners arriving by air
Moldova has banned all foreigners from entering by plane from any country affected by the coronavirus.The ban took effect on Tuesday, three days after the eastern European state reported its first case.
Prime Minister Ion Chicu said the country could not completely ban flights, but that only Moldovans would be allowed to board planes departing for Moldova from affected countries.
Coronavirus 'fake news' Twitter accounts shut down
In Britain, the National Health Service has removed false Twitter accounts that have been spreading "misleading" information about the coronavirus outbreak.One account, falsely set up in the name of a hospital in Andover, urged the Hampshire town to "move into lockdown" amid an "influx of patients".
The NHS said it had intervened to have the account shut down.
Madonna and Miley Cyrus among musicians cancelling shows
A number of musicians have called off concerts due to the coronavirus outbreak.Miley Cyrus has cancelled a trip to Australia. She said she had decided to stay at home due to advice from authorities.
Madonna has been forced to cancel her two shows in Paris after authorities in France banned large gatherings of more than 1,000 people.
Pearl Jam have cancelled their entire North America tour. The band wrote in a statement on their website: "We are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives."
Read more about how coronavirus is affecting the music industry
British Airways cancels all day's flights to Italy
British Airways has cancelled all flights to and from Italy on Tuesday.The airline cancelled its flights from the UK to northern Italy on Monday.
The airline said in a statement: "In light of the Italian government's announcement and the UK Government's official travel advice, we have contacted all customers who are due to travel today.
"We have updated our policy to give customers more options and flexibility. Any travellers due to fly to or from Italy between now and April 4 can rebook to a later date up until the end of May, move their destination to Geneva or Zurich or receive a full refund."
Lebanon records first coronavirus death
Lebanon has recorded its first death from coronavirus, according to the health ministry.Local broadcasters said the patient had been in quarantine since returning from Egypt.
The total number of cases in the country rose to 41 this week.
Poland cancels all mass events
The Polish government has decided to cancel all mass events due to the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said.Polish health officials have so far confirmed 17 cases of the virus, and some patients are in a serious condition.
On Monday, Mr Morawiecki announced that there would be health checks on the borders with Germany and the Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, Polish President Andrzej Duda - who is seeking re-election in polls scheduled for May - has said his campaign was cancelling all planned mass events.
Austria bans mass indoor and outdoor events
Austria has banned indoor events of more than 100 people and outdoor events of more than 500 people, Interior Minister Karl Nehammer confirmed.The country has also announced a ban on people arriving from Italy.
"We are putting in place an entry ban for people from Italy to Austria, unless they have a doctor's certificate," chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Tuesday.
Austrians in Italy will be allowed to return as long as they agree to a two-week home quarantine.
Other measures announced by the government include stopping university lectures and encouraging companies to let employees work from home.
Read more here
Iran reports highest daily death toll
Iran, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus, has reported 54 deaths - its highest number in a single 24-hour period.This brings the total number of dead in the Islamic republic to 291.
Another 881 new cases have been confirmed, pushing the overall number to 8,042.
Czech Republic to close schools
The Czech Republic has announced it is closing schools indefinitely and has banned events of more than 100 people.The country has 40 reported cases of coronavirus.
Under the new measures, schools and universities will close but kindergartens will remain open.
From Tuesday evening, a ban on events such as film, theatre, sports and religious gatherings will come into effect.
About 3,000 pilgrims 'quarantined' on Iran-Pakistan border
About 3,000 people have been “quarantined” for the past two weeks on Pakistan’s border with Iran because of coronavirus fears.Some have been protesting to complain that they are being held in unsanitary conditions.
These are mostly pilgrims who were quarantined as they returned on foot from Iran.
European Medicines Agency addresses potential shortages
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it is closely monitoring the impact the coronavirus outbreak could have on pharmaceutical supply chains in the EU.As the public health emergency develops, the EMA has organised the first meeting of the EU Executive Steering Group on shortages of medicines caused by major events to address any potential future impact.
Officials will discuss ways to protect at-risk patients in the event that there is a temporary lockdown of medicine manufacturing sites in areas affected by Covid-19.
Currently, there are no reports of such shortages of medicines within the EU.
The EMA says it has already urged those within the industry to report any possible shortages to EU authorities.
It also indicated that any potential disruptions have not yet been identified, and that any impact in the short-term would be limited, given the current stocks in place.
Number of UK coronavirus cases rises to 373
The number of UK coronavirus cases has risen to 373, the government has announced.The Department of Health and Social Care said: "As of 9am on 10 March 2020, 26,261 people have been tested in the UK, of which 25,888 were confirmed negative and 373 were confirmed as positive.
"Six patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died."
The latest figures mark a rise of 54 cases since the same time on Monday.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis 'is infected'
Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis has said he has the coronavirus.The Greek shipowner, 52, wrote in an Instagram post: "The recent virus has visited me and I felt obliged to let the public know. I feel good as I take all the necessary measures and I discipline to the doctors instructions. I strongly advise all my fellow citizens to do the same. I wish all a quick recovery."
Spain parliament halts work after MP tested positive
Spain's parliament has suspended its work for at least a week after one lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus.The MP was identified by the media as Javier Ortega Smith, one of the leaders of right-wing Vox party.
Should I self-isolate and how do I do it?
Some people are being asked to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of coronavirus.So, what do you need to know about self-isolation and how to do it?
You can read the BBC's handy guide here.
Ryanair the latest to cancel Italy flights
Ryanair has announced it has cancelled all international flights to and from Italy from Saturday until 9 April.Passengers who need to return home can switch to one of the flights operating up to the end of the day on Friday.
A Ryanair spokesman said: "Ryanair apologises sincerely to all customers for these schedule disruptions, which are caused by national government restrictions and the latest decision of the Italian government to lock down the entire country to combat the Covid-19 virus."
Meanwhile, British Airways is cancelling all UK-Italy flights until 4 April, and airline Jet2 has cancelled their flights to and from the country until 26 April.
Coronavirus: What are your travel rights?
Thousands of flights have been cancelled by airlines as fewer people choose, or are able, to travel abroad following the coronavirus outbreak.With new cases being diagnosed around the world every day, how could the outbreak affect your travel plans and what are your rights?
We've answered those and other questions here.
Ugandans arrested for giving fake coronavirus vaccine
Police in Uganda are investigating a father and daughter for allegedly giving people a fake vaccine against the coronavirus.There is currently no inoculation against the disease, which has killed more than 3,800 people around the world.
There are currently 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa but none in Uganda.
Police say they started receiving information on Friday that people in the district of Mayuge, 120 km (74 miles) east of the capital, Kampala, were being given a concoction to supposedly inoculate them against the coronavirus.
They then arrested two people – believed to be behind the scam. Both have since been released on police bond pending further investigation.
Samples of the liquid they allegedly gave victims orally have been taken to the government forensic laboratory in Kampala for testing.
It is not known how many people could have taken the concoction.
A police spokesperson told the BBC they believed the suspects gave the fake vaccine to victims for free with hopes of later charging for it once demand had been created.
Rise in Scottish virus cases
The number of Scots diagnosed with coronavirus has increased to 27, the Scottish government confirmed.The total number of positive tests for the disease, known as Covid-19, has risen by four from Monday.
So far there have been 2,234 tests for the virus carried out in Scotland, of which 2,207 were negative.
French football matches to be played without fans
All matches in France's top two football leagues will be played behind closed doors until 15 April, it has been announced.On Sunday, France banned gatherings of more than 1,000 in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, which has infected over 1,400 and killed 30 in the country.
Greece closes schools and universities for two weeks
Greece has announced it will shut schools and universities for a two-week period as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, the country's health minister has said, according to Reuters news agency.Foreign nationals test positive in Maldives
Coronavirus has now reached the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.Six foreign nationals have tested posited for the virus in the archipelago, which is popular with tourists.
The identity of those infected has not been confirmed, but two of them are reported to be from Italy.
The Maldives government has put two resorts under lockdown. A quarantine facility has also been set up near the capital Male.
Life in Saudi Arabia under coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has enforced a temporary lockdown on the predominantly Shia Muslim eastern region of Qatif, where most of the Covid-19 cases have been reported, and suspended flights from nine countries, including Italy, South Korea, the UAE and Egypt.The government has also closed public and private universities and schools across the country until further notice.
Anyone failing to declare correct health-related information and travel details as they enter the country are liable to a fine of up to $133,000 (£102,000).
How is the UK planning for an outbreak?
Nick Triggle
Health Correspondent
A major coronavirus epidemic is expected in the UK. A worst case scenario could see 80% of the population infected .
So, what steps are being taken and is the NHS well prepared?
Could schools close and public gatherings be banned?
You can read the BBC's analysis here.
Korean Air 'cannot guarantee its survival'
Korean Air has warned that the virus outbreak could threaten its survival after it scrapped more than 80% of its international capacity, grounding 100 of its 145 passenger aircraft."The situation can get worse at any time and we cannot even predict how long it will last," Woo Kee-hong, the president of South Korea's biggest airline, said in a memo to staff.
"But if the situation continues for a longer period, we may reach the threshold where we cannot guarantee the company's survival."
Qatar bans shisha in coffee shops and restaurants
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health has indefinitely banned serving shisha (water pipes) at coffee shops and restaurants to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Qatar News Agency has said.The tiny Gulf state took other measures, including the suspension of classes at schools and universities.
The QNA tweeted that the suspension will start on 10 March and will continue until further notice.
Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 18.
Middle East: Allenby border crossing closes
The Israeli defence ministry says the Allenby border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan will be closed to “all traffic in both directions” from Tuesday until further notice.This is “due to [the] increase in the spread of coronavirus in the region”, it said.
But it added that “local residents” - an apparent reference to Palestinians - who were currently in Jordan would be able to return if they co-ordinated with the authorities.
Separately, Jordan has said that from Monday it will bar entry to travellers from France, Germany and Spain, Reuters news agency reports.
Iran to recognise medical staff as 'martyrs'
Iran will recognise medical staff who die treating coronavirus patients as "martyrs", the country's Mehr news agency reports.Mehr said Health Minister Saeed Namaki made the announcement on Tuesday, based on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's "consent".
Iran's death toll from the virus now stands at 291, and the total number of infections has risen to more than 8,000, the Health Ministry said.
Italian death toll jumps by 168
The official number of fatalities from the coronavirus outbreak in Italy has risen from 463 to 631 in 24 hours.Containment plan for New York 'cluster' town
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a targeted containment strategy for a town in the US state.The plan will focus on a one-mile "containment area" around the town of New Rochelle, which he said was home to "the most significant cluster [of virus cases] in the nation".
Schools and other large meeting points within the area will be closed for two weeks from Thursday. The National Guard will also be deployed to clean schools and deliver food to quarantined residents. But Governor Cuomo said movement in and out of the area would not be restricted.
New York state has 173 active cases. Of these cases, 108 are in Westchester County, where New Rochelle is located.
Italian infections pass 10,000 mark
The total number of coronavirus cases in Italy has officially gone from 9,172 to 10,149.Of that number, 1,004 have fully recovered.
Italy's death toll of 631 is the largest outside China, and the latest increase in deaths - 168 - is the biggest recorded in a single day.
Airline industry struggles
After the change in travel advice from the UK Foreign Office, airlines have cancelled thousands of flights to and from Italy.Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, has scrapped all Italy flights from this Friday until 8 April. British Airways (BA) has cancelled all of its Italy routes until 4 April. Easyjet is expected to follow suit soon, but it’s likely it will keep a handful of flights running to bring British nationals home.
Airlines are also being hit by a sharp fall in passenger demand globally. It hasn’t helped that some airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic, have been forced by European rules to run empty flights because, if they don't, they risk losing precious slots at key airports. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said urgent legislation would be passed so the rules change.
"We want to make it easier for airlines to keep their airport slot even if they do not operate flights in those slots because of the declining traffic," she said. "This is a temporary measure, and this temporary measure helps both our industry, but it also helps our environment."
The extent to which airlines are struggling is becoming clear. BA has emailed all its staff asking people to volunteer for unpaid leave. Norwegian Air has said it will cut 15% of its global schedule for a month, while some staff will be temporarily laid off. The German giant Lufthansa has already said it will cut up to half of its flights during the coming weeks. Anyone booked on a flight which is cancelled is eligible for a full refund.
Romanian theatre to live-stream its productions
Stephen McGrath, RomaniaEleven new cases of people infected with coronavirus have been confirmed in Romania, bringing the total number of infections to 28 since the outbreak began. So far there have been no fatalities.
Of the 28 infected persons so far, five have been declared “cured” and discharged from hospital, according to a statement by Romania’s ministry of health. A further 107 people are reported to be in quarantine while 11,505 people are being home monitored.
Trump says virus will 'go away'
US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to stay calm and said the virus would "go away".He was speaking, Reuters news agency reports, after meeting Republican senators to discuss the coronavirus outbreak in Washington DC.
He said the meeting had focused on stimulus plans for the economy in the midst of the outbreak, without giving any further details.
He told journalists he had no symptoms of the virus and felt no reason to get tested, and that he felt good. It has emerged that he came into contact with Republican congressmen who placed themselves in isolation after being in contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus.
WTO suspends all meetings
The Geneva-based World Trade Organization has said it is suspending all meetings until 20 March after a member of staff was confirmed to have coronavirus.Cases rise in Ireland
The official number of cases in the Republic of Ireland has risen by 10 in the last 24 hours, and now stands at 34.In a tweet, Ireland's health department said 1,784 people had been tested in the country as of 9 March.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland recorded 16 cases .
New French cases reported
Thirty three people with coronavirus have now died in France, public health chief Jérôme Salomon said.At least 1,784 people have been infected in total, which represents an increase of 372 cases since Monday and the largest increase in 24 hours.
Of those ill, 86 are in serious condition, Mr Salomon said. Of the 33 deaths, all were adults and 23 were over the age of 75, he added. He also reminded people that 98% of those infected recovered from the disease.
US Walmart employee tests positive
US retail giant Walmart has begun an emergency leave policy after an employee in Kentucky tested positive for coronavirus.Troops sent to New York virus 'containment zone'
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