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Ivanka Trump working from home as a precaution; US House passes virus aid package; China records 11 new cases; WHO says Europe is at centre of pandemicIvanka Trump working from home as a precaution; US House passes virus aid package; China records 11 new cases; WHO says Europe is at centre of pandemic
The government in India has announced that it will treat coronavirus as a notified disaster, which will enable it to take greater measures as part of the state disaster response fund.
The Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy is set to call for an aid package like that delivered after the second world war.
Speaking at the National Union of Mineworkers in Barnsley today, Nandy will call for greater transparency about the expert advice received by the government, more social care funding to protect older people, and a Covid-19 workers’ taskforce to ensure that workers with insecure and low paid jobs don’t arrive at work unwell.
She will also call for a consultation with council and community leaders, along with support for charities that tackle loneliness, to address the risks of self isolation.
“We need the equivalent of a Marshall Plan to protect our older people. After a decade of underfunding, a virus that could affect up to 80% of the population will not be dealt with by our NHS alone,” she will say.
In China, the number of new coronavirus cases brought to the mainland from overseas has exceeded the number of locally transmitted infections, for the first time.
This occurred on Friday, data from the National Health Commission showed.
Mainland China had 11 new confirmed cases on Friday, up from eight cases a day earlier, but only four of those, all in Hubei province, were locally transmitted.
The other seven – four in Shanghai, one Beijing and two in Gansu – came from travellers coming into China from Italy, the United States and Saudi Arabia.
This indicates a slowing of the virus in China, which has been at the centre of the outbreak.
Japan has said it will take “bold, unprecedented” steps to protect the economy, the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has said.
Abe urged international cooperation to combat the impact of coronavirus on the global economy.
Abe also said Japan would consider various options, including a proposal by ruling party lawmakers to temporarily cut the country’s sales tax rate, to support an economy suffering “quite a big blow” from the coronavirus outbreak.
“The near-term focus is on containing the virus. After that, we need to put Japan’s economy back on a solid footing. We will take bold, unprecedented steps to achieve this,” he told a news conference.
“The impact of the coronavirus [on the global economy] has been enormous and markets are suffering disruptions,” he said. “The government will closely coordinate with other countries as well as with the Bank of Japan. If necessary, we’ll respond appropriately in line with agreements made by the G7 and G20.”
There have been another 22 positive cases in Wales overnight, bringing the total number of people infected with coronavirus to 60.
Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, will shut schools and organise remote teaching for a minimum of two weeks in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus.
The announcement was made today by Jakarta’s governor, following reports of 27 more cases, bringing the total to 96. The number of deaths increased to five.
While most case are in Jakarta, cases were also reported in cities in western and central Java, Manado on Sulawesi island and Pontianak on Borneo island.
“We must massively, in an integrated way and without panic, search and find, and isolate positive cases,” Yurianto said. He added that “a community-based approach” was set to be adopted to prevent healthy people from getting sick.
Leo Varadkar and Arlene Foster are to meet on Saturday to discuss an all-of-Ireland approach to combatting coronavirus.Leo Varadkar and Arlene Foster are to meet on Saturday to discuss an all-of-Ireland approach to combatting coronavirus.
With mass gatherings including sporting events and concerts to be banned across the UK from next weekend, pressure was growing on Northern Irish leaders to close schools in line with the move south of the border.With mass gatherings including sporting events and concerts to be banned across the UK from next weekend, pressure was growing on Northern Irish leaders to close schools in line with the move south of the border.
The caretaker taoiseach and first minister will meet in Armagh as part of a wider delegation involving Ireland’s chief medical officer, who has been acting on Irish as well as EU modelling.The caretaker taoiseach and first minister will meet in Armagh as part of a wider delegation involving Ireland’s chief medical officer, who has been acting on Irish as well as EU modelling.
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In Brunei, 38 of the total 40 coronavirus cases in the country had been linked to the religious gathering, as of Saturday.In Brunei, 38 of the total 40 coronavirus cases in the country had been linked to the religious gathering, as of Saturday.
A total of 85 Bruneians were present at the the gathering, 18 of whom went on to test positive. The remainder of the 38 are their immediate family members, friends or co-workers, the health ministry said.A total of 85 Bruneians were present at the the gathering, 18 of whom went on to test positive. The remainder of the 38 are their immediate family members, friends or co-workers, the health ministry said.
New cases in Brunei include a 9-month-old baby, the child of a man who attended the religious event. New cases in Brunei include a nine-month-old baby, the child of a man who attended the religious event.
The speaker of Brunei’s legislative council called for the current session to end on Saturday, a week ahead of schedule, because of coronavirus concerns.The speaker of Brunei’s legislative council called for the current session to end on Saturday, a week ahead of schedule, because of coronavirus concerns.
Malaysia has confirmed 41 new coronavirus today.Malaysia has confirmed 41 new coronavirus today.
All of the cases are connected to a religious event which occurred on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur and was attended by around 10,000 people.All of the cases are connected to a religious event which occurred on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur and was attended by around 10,000 people.
This brings the total number of cases in Malaysia to 238, 81 of which were linked to the same event held at a mosque between February 27 and March 1.This brings the total number of cases in Malaysia to 238, 81 of which were linked to the same event held at a mosque between February 27 and March 1.
Prime Minister Muyiddin Yassin said on Friday that the country was facing a “second wave” of infections, and warned of an impact on economic growth. The prime minister, Muyiddin Yassin, said on Friday that the country was facing a “second wave” of infections, and warned of an impact on economic growth.
To contain the spread of the virus, all gatherings including international meetings, sports, social and religious events would be cancelled or postponed until after April, he saidTo contain the spread of the virus, all gatherings including international meetings, sports, social and religious events would be cancelled or postponed until after April, he said
Namibia has announced that it is suspending travel to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany for 30 days, with immediate effect.Namibia has announced that it is suspending travel to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany for 30 days, with immediate effect.
It comes after the country confirmed its first cases of coronavirus.It comes after the country confirmed its first cases of coronavirus.
Here is an update from Brazil, from my colleague Tom Phillips, the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent:Here is an update from Brazil, from my colleague Tom Phillips, the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent:
Rio de Janeiro is starting to go into shutdown mode because of the coronavirus crisis which looks set to worsen in Brazil in the coming days. Rio de Janeiro is starting to go into shutdown mode because of the coronavirus crisis, which looks set to worsen in Brazil in the coming days.
On Friday night Rio’s governor, Wilson Witzel, announced that theatres, cinemas, sports stadiums and nightclubs would be shuttered here for a fortnight while beaches could also be sealed off to prevent large numbers of people coming together.“This is a moment to stay at home so we can control this epidemic,” Witzel told reporters.On Friday night Rio’s governor, Wilson Witzel, announced that theatres, cinemas, sports stadiums and nightclubs would be shuttered here for a fortnight while beaches could also be sealed off to prevent large numbers of people coming together.“This is a moment to stay at home so we can control this epidemic,” Witzel told reporters.
A hospital in western Rio is reportedly being prepared to deal with the anticipated spike in coronavirus cases here.“One thing is for sure: depending on the speed with which the epidemic spreads, the stress on our health system could be brutal,” a prominent Brazilian doctor, Drauzio Varella, wrote in the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper on Friday. A hospital in western Rio is reportedly being prepared to deal with the anticipated spike in coronavirus cases here.“One thing is for sure: depending on the speed with which the epidemic spreads, the stress on our health system could be brutal,” a prominent Brazilian doctor, Drauzio Varella, wrote in the Folha de São Paulo newspaper on Friday.
Reuters news agency have compiled this very comprehensive (albeit very long) list of the current number of coronavirus cases across the world. The figures are based on statements from health ministries and officials.Reuters news agency have compiled this very comprehensive (albeit very long) list of the current number of coronavirus cases across the world. The figures are based on statements from health ministries and officials.
It only includes those with ten or more confirmed cases, or reported deaths. The first number referring to the number of confirmed cases, and the second to the number of deaths. It only includes those with 10 or more confirmed cases, or reported deaths. The first number referring to the number of confirmed cases, and the second to the number of deaths.
Mainland China 80801, 3176 Mainland China 80,801, 3,176
Italy 17660, 1266 Italy 17,660, 1,266
Iran 11364, 514 Iran 11,364, 514
Spain 5232, 129 Spain 5,232, 129
France 3661, 79 France 3,661, 79
South Korea 8086, 72 South Korea 8,086, 72
US 2287, 47 US 2,287, 47
Japan 1423, 28 Japan 1,423, 28
Switzerland 1139, 11 Switzerland 1,139, 11
UK 798, 11UK 798, 11
Netherlands804, 10 Netherlands 804, 10
Iraq 101, 9Iraq 101, 9
Germany 3675, 8 Germany 3,675, 8
San Marino 80, 7San Marino 80, 7
Philippine 64, 6Philippine 64, 6
Hong Kong 134, 4Hong Kong 134, 4
Indonesia 69, 4Indonesia 69, 4
Belgium 559, 3Belgium 559, 3
Australia 199, 3Australia 199, 3
Lebanon 77, 3Lebanon 77, 3
Egypt 93, 2Egypt 93, 2
India 82, 2India 82, 2
Poland 68, 2Poland 68, 2
Argentina 34, 2Argentina 34, 2
Algeria 26, 2Algeria 26, 2
Norway 996, 1Norway 996, 1
Sweden 814, 1Sweden 814, 1
Austria 504, 1Austria 504, 1
Canada 198, 1Canada 198, 1
Greece 190, 1Greece 190, 1
Ireland 90, 1Ireland 90, 1
Thailand 75, 1Thailand 75, 1
Taiwan 50, 1Taiwan 50, 1
Chile 43, 1Chile 43, 1
Luxembourg 38, 1Luxembourg 38, 1
Albania 33, 1Albania 33, 1
Bulgaria 31, 1Bulgaria 31, 1
Panama 27, 1Panama 27, 1
Ecuador 19, 1Ecuador 19, 1
Azerbaijan 15, 1Azerbaijan 15, 1
Morocco 7, 1Morocco 7, 1
Ukraine 3, 1Ukraine 3, 1
Guyana 1, 1Guyana 1, 1
Sudan 1, 1Sudan 1, 1
Denmark 804, 0Denmark 804, 0
Qatar 320, 0Qatar 320, 0
Bahrain 210, 0Bahrain 210, 0
Singapore 200, 0Singapore 200, 0
Malaysia 197, 0Malaysia 197, 0
Finland 155, 0Finland 155, 0
Brazil 151, 0Brazil 151, 0
Israel 143, 0Israel 143, 0
Czech 141, 0Czech 141, 0
Republic Slovenia 141, 0Republic Slovenia 141, 0
Iceland 134, 0Iceland 134, 0
Portugal 112, 0Portugal 112, 0
Kuwait 100, 0Kuwait 100, 0
Romania 95, 0Romania 95, 0
Saudi Arabia 86, 0Saudi Arabia 86, 0
UAE 85, 0UAE 85, 0
Estonia 79, 0Estonia 79, 0
Russia 45, 0Russia 45, 0
Vietnam 44, 0Vietnam 44, 0
Peru 38, 0Peru 38, 0
Brunei 37, 0Brunei 37, 0
Palestine 35, 0Palestine 35, 0
Serbia 35, 0Serbia 35, 0
Croatia 32, 0Croatia 32, 0
Slovakia 32, 0Slovakia 32, 0
Pakistan 28, 0Pakistan 28, 0
Georgia 25, 0Georgia 25, 0
South Africa 24, 0South Africa 24, 0
Costa Rica 23, 0Costa Rica 23, 0
Belarus 21, 0Belarus 21, 0
Senegal 21,0Senegal 21,0
Hungary 19, 0Hungary 19, 0
Oman 19, 0Oman 19, 0
Bosnia 18, 0Bosnia 18, 0
Latvia 17, 0Latvia 17, 0
Colombia 16, 0Colombia 16, 0
Tunisia 16, 0Tunisia 16, 0
Mexico 15, 0Mexico 15, 0
Cyprus 14, 0Cyprus 14, 0
North Macedonia 14, 0North Macedonia 14, 0
Malta 12, 0Malta 12, 0
Macau 10, 0Macau 10, 0
Bolivia 10, 0Bolivia 10, 0
A newborn baby has tested positive for coronavirus in London, thought to be the youngest case of the virus in the UK.A newborn baby has tested positive for coronavirus in London, thought to be the youngest case of the virus in the UK.
You can read more from my colleague Simon Murphy here:You can read more from my colleague Simon Murphy here:
Cambodia has banned entry of visitors from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US.Cambodia has banned entry of visitors from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US.
The ban will last for 30 days, beginning on 17 March, the ministry of health has announced.The ban will last for 30 days, beginning on 17 March, the ministry of health has announced.
The ban came after Cambodia confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number in the country to seven. The patient were both foreign nationals, a 49-year-old Canadian teacher and a 33-year-old Belgian man on Friday.The ban came after Cambodia confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number in the country to seven. The patient were both foreign nationals, a 49-year-old Canadian teacher and a 33-year-old Belgian man on Friday.
The Canadian national’s two children tested negative for the virus though his school has been closed, the ministry and the school said.The Canadian national’s two children tested negative for the virus though his school has been closed, the ministry and the school said.
Schools in the capital Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province, where coronavirus cases had been detected, were ordered closed on Saturday, the ministry of health said.Schools in the capital Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province, where coronavirus cases had been detected, were ordered closed on Saturday, the ministry of health said.
However, the country hasn’t banned travellers from China, the centre of the coronavirus outbreak.However, the country hasn’t banned travellers from China, the centre of the coronavirus outbreak.
“The kingdom of Cambodia has subsequently detected the Covid-19 virus on different foreign nationals, which requires immediate measures to prevent the spread and importation of the Covid-19 virus into Cambodia,” the minister of health, Mam Bunheng, said in the statement.“The kingdom of Cambodia has subsequently detected the Covid-19 virus on different foreign nationals, which requires immediate measures to prevent the spread and importation of the Covid-19 virus into Cambodia,” the minister of health, Mam Bunheng, said in the statement.
“Therefore, the ministry of health takes measures to ban foreigners from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the United States from entering the country for 30 days, effective 17 March 2020,” he added.“Therefore, the ministry of health takes measures to ban foreigners from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the United States from entering the country for 30 days, effective 17 March 2020,” he added.
Sam Jones, our correspondent in Madrid, has the latest on the situation in Spain:Sam Jones, our correspondent in Madrid, has the latest on the situation in Spain:
The Spanish government is meeting this morning to decide what urgent measures to take under the state of emergency that was announced yesterday and will be declared later today.The Spanish government is meeting this morning to decide what urgent measures to take under the state of emergency that was announced yesterday and will be declared later today.
The emergency powers, set out in article 116 of the constitution, allow the government to limit the movement of people and vehicles in specified places, to temporarily requisition goods, to take over factories and businesses, to ration the consumption of basic items, and to issue the necessary orders to ensure the provision of services.The emergency powers, set out in article 116 of the constitution, allow the government to limit the movement of people and vehicles in specified places, to temporarily requisition goods, to take over factories and businesses, to ration the consumption of basic items, and to issue the necessary orders to ensure the provision of services.
The article has not been used since 2010, when it was enacted in response to an air traffic controllers’ strike. The state of emergency will initially apply for two weeks, but can be extended with parliamentary approval.The article has not been used since 2010, when it was enacted in response to an air traffic controllers’ strike. The state of emergency will initially apply for two weeks, but can be extended with parliamentary approval.
The prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is due to speak at 2pm local time once the cabinet meeting is over.The prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is due to speak at 2pm local time once the cabinet meeting is over.
Meanwhile, all non-essential shops in the Madrid and Galicia regions have shut on the orders of the regional governments. All non-food shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and non-food shops have been ordered shut for a fortnight in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.Meanwhile, all non-essential shops in the Madrid and Galicia regions have shut on the orders of the regional governments. All non-food shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and non-food shops have been ordered shut for a fortnight in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
The only businesses permitted to remain open are supermarkets, bakeries, butcher’s shops, fishmongers, greengrocers, petrol stations, pharmacies, tobacconists and newspaper kiosks.The only businesses permitted to remain open are supermarkets, bakeries, butcher’s shops, fishmongers, greengrocers, petrol stations, pharmacies, tobacconists and newspaper kiosks.
On Friday night, the Catalan president, Quim Torra announced plans to close off the north-eastern Spanish region and called on the central government to assist by authorising the closure of ports, airports and railways.On Friday night, the Catalan president, Quim Torra announced plans to close off the north-eastern Spanish region and called on the central government to assist by authorising the closure of ports, airports and railways.
“The evolution of the contagion calls for most drastic action,” Torra said on Friday night. “We need to restrict entry and exit to protect ourselves.”“The evolution of the contagion calls for most drastic action,” Torra said on Friday night. “We need to restrict entry and exit to protect ourselves.”
While Catalonia is one of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions, major transport routes and hubs come under the mandate of the central government.While Catalonia is one of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions, major transport routes and hubs come under the mandate of the central government.
Spain, the European country most affected by the virus after Italy, has reported more than 5,200 cases and 132 deaths.Spain, the European country most affected by the virus after Italy, has reported more than 5,200 cases and 132 deaths.
For those just joining us, you can see an overview of the recent updates here:For those just joining us, you can see an overview of the recent updates here:
Austria has announced a 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) aid package available to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler said on Saturday.Austria has announced a 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) aid package available to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler said on Saturday.
Kogler said the money would provide “fresh blood” for the economy, and would include bridge loans and credit guarantees for businesses.Kogler said the money would provide “fresh blood” for the economy, and would include bridge loans and credit guarantees for businesses.