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| Coronavirus latest updates: Trump extends travel ban to UK and Ireland | Coronavirus latest updates: Trump extends travel ban to UK and Ireland |
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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 pandemic | 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 pandemic |
| Sudan has ordered the closure of schools and universities for one month from Saturday to stop the spread of coronavirus, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. | |
| The statement said all public gatherings, such as weddings and social events, will also be banned. | |
| Meanwhile, Rwanda, Seychelles and Central African Republic confirmed their first coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing to 23 the number of African countries that have reported positive tests for the virus. | |
| In case you missed it, here is a video from Saturday’s White House briefing in which Donald Trump revealed he has been tested coronavirus. | |
| Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has also announced that medium-distance rail transport will be reduced as part of the government’s state of emergency measures. | |
| This restriction on freedom of movement will come into effect on Saturday. | |
| Sanchez added that it would not be reasonable to hold planned regional elections in Galicia and the Basque country amid the coronavirus lockdown. | |
| My colleague Oliver Holmes has the latest in Israel: | |
| Similar to France, Israel has announced a partial closure of the country, shutting down hotels, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and malls.Speaking on Saturday night at a news conference, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said pharmacies, supermarkets and banks should continue to operate. He added people should remain two metres apart to prevent the spread of the virus.In an unclear move that raised immediate privacy issues, Netanyahu announced the government also intended to use technology developed for counter-terrorism to track people with the virus digitally.He said the decision depended on approval from the justice ministry. “The enemy is invisible, but we must locate it,” Netanyahu said. | |
| There have been 193 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Israel, with no deaths, according to the health ministry. | |
| Spain to be placed under 15-day nationwide lockdown – Sanchez | Spain to be placed under 15-day nationwide lockdown – Sanchez |
| Spain is to be placed under nationwide lockdown as part of state emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus, prime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced. | Spain is to be placed under nationwide lockdown as part of state emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus, prime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced. |
| Following in the footsteps of France, Sanchez said that shops will close for 15-days. Pharmacies and those selling other basic necessities will be exempted. | Following in the footsteps of France, Sanchez said that shops will close for 15-days. Pharmacies and those selling other basic necessities will be exempted. |
| He added that the crisis requires “extraordinary decisions” and confirmed that the government has agreed a state of emergency. | He added that the crisis requires “extraordinary decisions” and confirmed that the government has agreed a state of emergency. |
| Armed forces will be available to help in the response effort if needed. | Armed forces will be available to help in the response effort if needed. |
| In case you are just tuning in, here is a round-up of the biggest developments in the coronavirus outbreak as of this evening. | In case you are just tuning in, here is a round-up of the biggest developments in the coronavirus outbreak as of this evening. |
| If there’s anything I’ve missed, please drop me a message on Twitter (@aaronwala). Due to the enormous interest in coronavirus, I won’t be able to respond to everything, but I will do my best to take a look | If there’s anything I’ve missed, please drop me a message on Twitter (@aaronwala). Due to the enormous interest in coronavirus, I won’t be able to respond to everything, but I will do my best to take a look |
| Morocco has suspended flights to and from at least 25 countries as the country’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 17. | Morocco has suspended flights to and from at least 25 countries as the country’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 17. |
| On Saturday Morocco’s foreign ministry announced it would extend an earlier travel ban that covered China, Spain, Italy, France and Algeria. | On Saturday Morocco’s foreign ministry announced it would extend an earlier travel ban that covered China, Spain, Italy, France and Algeria. |
| Other countries with which air travel is now suspended are Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Senegal, Switzerland, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE. | Other countries with which air travel is now suspended are Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Senegal, Switzerland, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE. |
| Morocco has closed all schools and cancelled gatherings of more than 50 people to stop the coronavirus spreading. One person has died and another has recovered from the virus. | Morocco has closed all schools and cancelled gatherings of more than 50 people to stop the coronavirus spreading. One person has died and another has recovered from the virus. |
| Dubai said on Saturday it was temporarily suspending operations at four major theme parks and tourist attractions until the end of March amid coronavirus concerns. | Dubai said on Saturday it was temporarily suspending operations at four major theme parks and tourist attractions until the end of March amid coronavirus concerns. |
| The emirate’s government media office said in a statement that Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Legoland Waterpark Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai would be closed to ensure the health and safety of guests and employees. | The emirate’s government media office said in a statement that Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Legoland Waterpark Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai would be closed to ensure the health and safety of guests and employees. |
| My colleague Kim Willsher has the latest from France: | My colleague Kim Willsher has the latest from France: |
| France has announced the closure of all places “non essential” to public life including restaurants, cafes, cinemas and discos from midnight Saturday. | France has announced the closure of all places “non essential” to public life including restaurants, cafes, cinemas and discos from midnight Saturday. |
| “We must absolutely limit movement, meetings and contacts,” French prime minister Edouard Philippe said on Saturday evening. Food shops, tobacconists, banks and public transport will remain open, he said. | “We must absolutely limit movement, meetings and contacts,” French prime minister Edouard Philippe said on Saturday evening. Food shops, tobacconists, banks and public transport will remain open, he said. |
| Philippe said the measure was being imposed after another meeting with the country’s scientific committee. | Philippe said the measure was being imposed after another meeting with the country’s scientific committee. |
| The announcement came as Jérome Salomon, director of the French health authority, confirmed the WHO’s assessment, that Europe is “the epicentre of the epidemic”. | The announcement came as Jérome Salomon, director of the French health authority, confirmed the WHO’s assessment, that Europe is “the epicentre of the epidemic”. |
| “In France, we are confronted with the start of a national epidemic with a rapid and intense spread in numerous zones,” Salomon said. | “In France, we are confronted with the start of a national epidemic with a rapid and intense spread in numerous zones,” Salomon said. |
| The first round of the municipal elections will still go ahead on Sunday. | The first round of the municipal elections will still go ahead on Sunday. |
| The UK’s Foreign Office has said it is working to support Britons affected by the US’s extended travel ban, which comes into effect from midnight on Monday (EST). | The UK’s Foreign Office has said it is working to support Britons affected by the US’s extended travel ban, which comes into effect from midnight on Monday (EST). |
| “This is a decision for the US. We are working to provide as much information and support to affected British nationals as possible,” a spokesman said. “We continue to coordinate closely with the US and other international partners on the global response to coronavirus.” | “This is a decision for the US. We are working to provide as much information and support to affected British nationals as possible,” a spokesman said. “We continue to coordinate closely with the US and other international partners on the global response to coronavirus.” |
| The Embassy of Ireland in the USA tweeted to confirm the travel from the US to Ireland will continue: | The Embassy of Ireland in the USA tweeted to confirm the travel from the US to Ireland will continue: |
| Irish airline Aer Lingus said: “We’re assessing the impact of new US government restrictions announced today on travel from Ireland and the UK to the United States. | Irish airline Aer Lingus said: “We’re assessing the impact of new US government restrictions announced today on travel from Ireland and the UK to the United States. |
| “We will communicate directly with affected guests as soon as possible. | “We will communicate directly with affected guests as soon as possible. |
| “All travel before 31 May can be changed to a later date and/or destination. No change fees apply. A fare difference may apply.” | “All travel before 31 May can be changed to a later date and/or destination. No change fees apply. A fare difference may apply.” |
| Lithuania will shut its borders to foreigners from Monday to try stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has said in a statement. | Lithuania will shut its borders to foreigners from Monday to try stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has said in a statement. |
| France to close most shops, cafes, restaurants and cinemas – Philippe | France to close most shops, cafes, restaurants and cinemas – Philippe |
| France will shut down cafes, shops, restaurants and cinemas to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, prime minister Édouard Philippe has announced. | France will shut down cafes, shops, restaurants and cinemas to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, prime minister Édouard Philippe has announced. |
| Philippe said public transport will be kept open but asked citizens to limit their use, Reuters news agency reported. | Philippe said public transport will be kept open but asked citizens to limit their use, Reuters news agency reported. |
| The closures will come into effect at midnight on Saturday. | The closures will come into effect at midnight on Saturday. |
| He told a news conference that exceptions on the shop ban would include food stores, pharmacies and gas stations. | He told a news conference that exceptions on the shop ban would include food stores, pharmacies and gas stations. |