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Coronavirus: Italy death toll rises to 21 as UK confirms 20th case – live updates Italy Covid-19 death toll rises to 21 as UK confirms 20th case – as it happened
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Italian civil protection chief confirms 820 cases in the country while Boris Johnson says Covid-19 is UK government’s top priority. Follow live newsItalian civil protection chief confirms 820 cases in the country while Boris Johnson says Covid-19 is UK government’s top priority. Follow live news
We will close out this live blog now, and continue our live coverage in our new blog.
This is where we stand so far this morning:
China has reported the lowest number of new cases in Mainland China since it began public reporting last month, with 427 new cases confirmed, of which only four were outside of Hubei province. The death toll from the virus in China has reached 2,835, up 47 from the previous day. The total accumulated number of confirmed cases in mainland China since the outbreak began is 79,251.
South Korea, which has the second-highest number of confirmed cases outside of mainland China, reported 594 new cases on Saturday — the biggest daily increase to date — with three new deaths. It brings its total accumulated number of cases to 2,931
The US has postponed an ASEAN summit planned for Las Vegas on 14 March over coronavirus fears. The US Centre for Disease Control has confirmed two new cases in California in people who have not travelled to affected areas, or had known contact with infected persons.
Australia has reported two new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in Australia to 25.
The number of confirmed cases in the UK reached 20 and a 70-year-old passenger on the Diamond Princess cruise ship is the first UK citizen to die of the virus.
The death toll in Italy has reached 21, and and 820 people have been affected.
The virus has now spread to 49 countries, and the World Health Organisation says the virus could reach most, if not all countries.
Ferrari seeks travel assurance for Australian grand prixFerrari seeks travel assurance for Australian grand prix
Ferrari will seek assurances from Australian authorities that its staff will be allowed to travel and not face quarantine restrictions before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, which opens the Formula One season on 15 March.Ferrari will seek assurances from Australian authorities that its staff will be allowed to travel and not face quarantine restrictions before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, which opens the Formula One season on 15 March.
The Italian giant suspended non-critical business travel and external access to its factory in Maranello, about 200km from the centre of the Italian outbreak in Codongo, on Wednesday.The Italian giant suspended non-critical business travel and external access to its factory in Maranello, about 200km from the centre of the Italian outbreak in Codongo, on Wednesday.
The Victorian sports minister Martin Pakula told The Guardian on Thursday that the event would go ahead, and the Australian Grand Prix corporation said it would comply with advice from the government and health authorities.The Victorian sports minister Martin Pakula told The Guardian on Thursday that the event would go ahead, and the Australian Grand Prix corporation said it would comply with advice from the government and health authorities.
But without Ferrari, the F1 would lose its biggest drawcard.But without Ferrari, the F1 would lose its biggest drawcard.
Ferarri team principle Mattia Binotto raised the issue after his staff faced difficulties getting to the Bahrain F2 test this weekend.Ferarri team principle Mattia Binotto raised the issue after his staff faced difficulties getting to the Bahrain F2 test this weekend.
He said he would need confirmation from F1 and FIA officials that there would be “no surprises” before allowing staff to travel to Australia.He said he would need confirmation from F1 and FIA officials that there would be “no surprises” before allowing staff to travel to Australia.
He told Motorsport.com:He told Motorsport.com:
Binotto said with Ferrari providing assistance to Haas and Alfa Sauber as well as their own AlphaTauri team, more than one team could be affected.Binotto said with Ferrari providing assistance to Haas and Alfa Sauber as well as their own AlphaTauri team, more than one team could be affected.
Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned party officials there would be “serious consequences” of failing to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus in that country.Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned party officials there would be “serious consequences” of failing to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus in that country.
More from AFP:More from AFP:
The number of new cases reported in Mainland China is the lowest since the national health authority started compiling nationwide data last month, Reuters has reported.The number of new cases reported in Mainland China is the lowest since the national health authority started compiling nationwide data last month, Reuters has reported.
Excluding Hubei province, where the new coronavirus outbreak originated in the country, there were just four new cases of infection reported on Friday. In Hubei itself, 423 new cases were reported, of which 420 were in Wuhan. So a total of 427 in mainland China.Excluding Hubei province, where the new coronavirus outbreak originated in the country, there were just four new cases of infection reported on Friday. In Hubei itself, 423 new cases were reported, of which 420 were in Wuhan. So a total of 427 in mainland China.
South Korea reported 571 new cases on Friday, taking its total — the highest in the world outside China — to 2,337, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.South Korea reported 571 new cases on Friday, taking its total — the highest in the world outside China — to 2,337, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.
Post amended to add total figure in China and correct number in Wuhan.Post amended to add total figure in China and correct number in Wuhan.
The US will postpone an ASEAN regional summit in Las Vegas to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters has reported.The US will postpone an ASEAN regional summit in Las Vegas to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters has reported.
US president Donald Trump invited members of the 10-member association to a meeting on 14 March after he did attend a summit in Bangkok in November.US president Donald Trump invited members of the 10-member association to a meeting on 14 March after he did attend a summit in Bangkok in November.
California has reported two cases of coronavirus in people who had not travelled internationally, or come into close contact with any other identified cases.California has reported two cases of coronavirus in people who had not travelled internationally, or come into close contact with any other identified cases.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that officials were “aware of a second possible instance of community spread of Covid-19 in California”.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that officials were “aware of a second possible instance of community spread of Covid-19 in California”.
The patient is an older woman with chronic health conditions in San Jose. She did not have a travel history or any known contact with an infected person.The patient is an older woman with chronic health conditions in San Jose. She did not have a travel history or any known contact with an infected person.
Ten of the 60 cases of the respiratory disease in the US are in California.Ten of the 60 cases of the respiratory disease in the US are in California.
Mainland China had 427 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Friday, the country’s National Health Commission said on Saturday, up from 327 cases a day earlier.Mainland China had 427 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Friday, the country’s National Health Commission said on Saturday, up from 327 cases a day earlier.
There were also 248 new suspected cases.There were also 248 new suspected cases.
That brings the total accumulated number of confirmed cases in mainland China so far to 79,251.That brings the total accumulated number of confirmed cases in mainland China so far to 79,251.
The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China had reached 2,835 as of the end of Friday, up by 47 from the previous day.The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China had reached 2,835 as of the end of Friday, up by 47 from the previous day.
The central province of Hubei, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 45 new deaths, while in the provincial capital of Wuhan, 37 people died.The central province of Hubei, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 45 new deaths, while in the provincial capital of Wuhan, 37 people died.
We’re expecting an update on that new coronavirus case in Queensland at 12.30pm local time.We’re expecting an update on that new coronavirus case in Queensland at 12.30pm local time.
In the mean time, you can read Melissa Davey’s explainer on whether Australians should be worried about coronavirus here.In the mean time, you can read Melissa Davey’s explainer on whether Australians should be worried about coronavirus here.
US ‘totally ready’ for coronavirus, says TrumpUS ‘totally ready’ for coronavirus, says Trump
US president Donald Trump has accused the democrats of politicising the coronavirus, and said the US are “magnificently organised” and “totally ready” for the virus.US president Donald Trump has accused the democrats of politicising the coronavirus, and said the US are “magnificently organised” and “totally ready” for the virus.
Addressing a rally in South Carolina, Trump also accused the media — specifically CNN — of “hysteria” over the virus.Addressing a rally in South Carolina, Trump also accused the media — specifically CNN — of “hysteria” over the virus.
This is from CNN reporter Daniel Dale.This is from CNN reporter Daniel Dale.
Trump then repeated his bit about South Korean film Parasite winning best picture at the Oscars (more on that here, if you’re interested) before returning to coronavirus:Trump then repeated his bit about South Korean film Parasite winning best picture at the Oscars (more on that here, if you’re interested) before returning to coronavirus:
The AHPPC said that with the increased spread of the disease, extending travel bans was “not likely to be feasible or effective.”The AHPPC said that with the increased spread of the disease, extending travel bans was “not likely to be feasible or effective.”
In the past few days, the numbers of cases of COVID-19 in South Korea, Italy, and Iran have been rapidly increasing. The AHPPC said the situation in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore also remains a concern.In the past few days, the numbers of cases of COVID-19 in South Korea, Italy, and Iran have been rapidly increasing. The AHPPC said the situation in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore also remains a concern.
On Friday the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) issued a statement about the effectiveness of quarantine measures.On Friday the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) issued a statement about the effectiveness of quarantine measures.
It said over the past two weeks, direct connections between cases in other countries and China had decreased. It said the effectiveness of these quarantine measures and whether they remain adequate would be reviewed again in one week.The travel restrictions and self-quarantine procedures for people coming from mainland China had been effective so far, with a more than 60% reduction in travellers, and no cases detected in more than 30,000 Australians returning from mainland China since 1 February.It said over the past two weeks, direct connections between cases in other countries and China had decreased. It said the effectiveness of these quarantine measures and whether they remain adequate would be reviewed again in one week.The travel restrictions and self-quarantine procedures for people coming from mainland China had been effective so far, with a more than 60% reduction in travellers, and no cases detected in more than 30,000 Australians returning from mainland China since 1 February.
The AHPPC statement said:The AHPPC statement said: