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Coronavirus live updates: UK death toll rises to six as Italy-wide lockdown comes into force Coronavirus live updates: UK death toll rises to six as Italy-wide lockdown comes into force
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BA and Ryanair cancel flights, Greece and Spain close schools, as universities in US and Ireland among those moving lectures onlineBA and Ryanair cancel flights, Greece and Spain close schools, as universities in US and Ireland among those moving lectures online
In Greece, the government has just announced that all the schools and universities in the whole country will shut down for the next 14 days. Transport for London, which controls much of the public transport in the UK capital, has announced an enhanced cleaning regime across the bus and tube networks.
All schools, universities, daycare centres and other educational establishments will close from tomorrow in the country, which has so far reported 89 confirmed cases of coronavirus but no deaths. Cleaning across both networks will now use “additional substances that kill viruses and bacteria on contact”. According to the announcement:
Announcing the move, Vassilis Kikilias, the country’s health minister, was quoted as saying by Reuters: The transport union the TSSA welcomed the move, which comes as its general secretary, Manuel Cortes, wrote to Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, calling on him to implement similar measures to those being employed by TfL. Cortes said:
Despite warnings over mass gatherings and the spread of the coronavirus, the mayor of a small town in France has defended a record-breaking rally of people dressed as Smurfs that went ahead in France over the weekend.
Just a day before French authorities banned all gatherings of more than 1,000 people, in a bid to contain the virus, more than 3,500 painted their faces blue and donned the cartoon characters’ liberty cap-style headgear for the gathering in Landerneau, western France.
The Smurf rally drew criticism particularly from the media in Italy, which is battling Europe’s most intense outbreak. But Patrick Leclerc, the mayor of Landerneau, said:
In Greece, the government has just announced that all schools and universities in the whole country will shut down for the next 14 days.
All schools, universities, daycare centres and other educational establishments will close from tomorrow. Greece has so far reported 89 confirmed cases of coronavirus but no deaths.
Announcing the move, Vassilis Kikilias, the health minister, was quoted by Reuters as saying:
With its limited social safety net, the US seems to outside observers to be particularly vulnerable to an outbreak of coronavirus. Sam Levin, one of the Guardian’s US correspondents, has spoken to California’s homeless organisations, which say they lack the resources and government support to stop the spread of infections.With its limited social safety net, the US seems to outside observers to be particularly vulnerable to an outbreak of coronavirus. Sam Levin, one of the Guardian’s US correspondents, has spoken to California’s homeless organisations, which say they lack the resources and government support to stop the spread of infections.
Malta has confirmed its fifth case of Covid-19, the Times of Malta reports, after an existing patient’s daughter tested positive for the coronavirus.Malta has confirmed its fifth case of Covid-19, the Times of Malta reports, after an existing patient’s daughter tested positive for the coronavirus.
The 16-year-old was reported to be in good health. She and her father, 49, had been on a ski trip to Trentino Alto Adige in Italy between 23-27 February, returning via Treviso.The 16-year-old was reported to be in good health. She and her father, 49, had been on a ski trip to Trentino Alto Adige in Italy between 23-27 February, returning via Treviso.
Her mother tested negative for the virus.Her mother tested negative for the virus.
This is Damien Gayle taking over the coronavirus live blog now for the next few hours, as Asia goes to sleep, Europe moves into the late afternoon and the Americas wake up.This is Damien Gayle taking over the coronavirus live blog now for the next few hours, as Asia goes to sleep, Europe moves into the late afternoon and the Americas wake up.
As usual, I’ll be aggregating the most important news about the developing outbreak from the Guardian’s staff, the news wire agencies, social media and other sources.As usual, I’ll be aggregating the most important news about the developing outbreak from the Guardian’s staff, the news wire agencies, social media and other sources.
Please let me know if you have any news or tips you think I should be including in our coverage, either at damien.gayle@theguardian.com or via my Twitter profile, @damiengayle.Please let me know if you have any news or tips you think I should be including in our coverage, either at damien.gayle@theguardian.com or via my Twitter profile, @damiengayle.
The UN is asking for urgent donations to prepare for the health needs of displaced people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.The UN is asking for urgent donations to prepare for the health needs of displaced people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
UNHCR has said it is looking for an initial $33m “to boost the preparedness, prevention and response activities to address the immediate public health needs of refugees prompted by Covid-19”.UNHCR has said it is looking for an initial $33m “to boost the preparedness, prevention and response activities to address the immediate public health needs of refugees prompted by Covid-19”.
Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, said:Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, said:
Government figures on the geographical spread of the virus reveal new and increased cases in 24 council areas of England, according to analysis by the Guardian’s data team.The geographical figures, now released daily with a 24-hour delay to allow for verification, show eight areas where the virus has been detected for the first time.Government figures on the geographical spread of the virus reveal new and increased cases in 24 council areas of England, according to analysis by the Guardian’s data team.The geographical figures, now released daily with a 24-hour delay to allow for verification, show eight areas where the virus has been detected for the first time.
They are: Dudley, Enfield, North Somerset, Suffolk, Sunderland, Sutton, Waltham Forrest, Wolverhampton and Havering where two new cases were confirmed.Most of the areas report increases of one case, but in Camden and Oldham new cases doubled from two to four, and in Southwark and Nottinghamshire they increased from three to five.The other areas reporting increases in cases were: Barnet, Bolton, Brighton, Cornwall, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Surrey, Torbay and Warwickshire.They are: Dudley, Enfield, North Somerset, Suffolk, Sunderland, Sutton, Waltham Forrest, Wolverhampton and Havering where two new cases were confirmed.Most of the areas report increases of one case, but in Camden and Oldham new cases doubled from two to four, and in Southwark and Nottinghamshire they increased from three to five.The other areas reporting increases in cases were: Barnet, Bolton, Brighton, Cornwall, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Surrey, Torbay and Warwickshire.
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the UK jumped to 373, as of 9am on Tuesday, up from 319 at the same time on Monday.The total number of Covid-19 cases in the UK jumped to 373, as of 9am on Tuesday, up from 319 at the same time on Monday.
A sixth patient in the UK died after testing positive for coronavirus. The man was in his early 80s and had underlying health conditions, the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed.A sixth patient in the UK died after testing positive for coronavirus. The man was in his early 80s and had underlying health conditions, the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed.
British Airways and Ryanair have cancelled all international flights to and from Italy, following the Italian government’s decision to place the entire country on lockdown came into effect on Tuesday.British Airways and Ryanair have cancelled all international flights to and from Italy, following the Italian government’s decision to place the entire country on lockdown came into effect on Tuesday.
The start of the UK peak of the coronavirus epidemic is expected within the next fortnight, England’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, said. She added that the UK would see “many thousands of people” contract the virus.The start of the UK peak of the coronavirus epidemic is expected within the next fortnight, England’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, said. She added that the UK would see “many thousands of people” contract the virus.
A number of universities including Harvard, NYU and Trinity College Dublin have moved lectures online in a bid to tackle the spread of the virus.A number of universities including Harvard, NYU and Trinity College Dublin have moved lectures online in a bid to tackle the spread of the virus.
Victims of race hate crimes in the UK have been urged to come forward after a Chinese student’s jaw was dislocated in a street attack.Victims of race hate crimes in the UK have been urged to come forward after a Chinese student’s jaw was dislocated in a street attack.
EU countries are holding a conference call at 4pm today to decide on next steps in relation to coronavirus. They are considering a coordinated response in relation to managing the risk.EU countries are holding a conference call at 4pm today to decide on next steps in relation to coronavirus. They are considering a coordinated response in relation to managing the risk.
Among the subjects that are expected to be discussed are borders, health screening and the international effort to contain the virus. One source said the EU had to take the lead, given the response of Donald Trump.Among the subjects that are expected to be discussed are borders, health screening and the international effort to contain the virus. One source said the EU had to take the lead, given the response of Donald Trump.
Despite the country having no recorded cases of Covid-19 so far, these bus passengers in Rwanda aren’t taking any chances.Despite the country having no recorded cases of Covid-19 so far, these bus passengers in Rwanda aren’t taking any chances.
As British airlines axed flights to and from Italy, pressure is mounting for the UK to ramp up its strategy to combat the coronavirus.As British airlines axed flights to and from Italy, pressure is mounting for the UK to ramp up its strategy to combat the coronavirus.
St Peter’s Square and St Peter’s Basilica have been closed to tourists and guided groups because of coronavirus but individual members of the faithful can enter the basilica to pray, the Vatican said.St Peter’s Square and St Peter’s Basilica have been closed to tourists and guided groups because of coronavirus but individual members of the faithful can enter the basilica to pray, the Vatican said.
A statement said the Vatican would also be closing its post office in the square, which draws many tourists, as well as its bookstore and photo service. A cafeteria inside the Vatican for employees would also close. All measures will remain in effect until 3 April.A statement said the Vatican would also be closing its post office in the square, which draws many tourists, as well as its bookstore and photo service. A cafeteria inside the Vatican for employees would also close. All measures will remain in effect until 3 April.
A total of 373 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Tuesday, up by 54 from 319 at the same point on Monday, the Department of Health has said.A total of 373 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Tuesday, up by 54 from 319 at the same point on Monday, the Department of Health has said.
Twenty-seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Scotland as of Tuesday morning, an increase of four from yesterday.Twenty-seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Scotland as of Tuesday morning, an increase of four from yesterday.
Scottish authorities have carried out 2,234 tests, of which 2,207 were confirmed negative.Scottish authorities have carried out 2,234 tests, of which 2,207 were confirmed negative.
The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned of a “significant outbreak” across the UK on Monday. She said Scotland was anticipating an increase in the number of positive cases and added that the nation’s rurality would not necessarily protect it from the outbreak.The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned of a “significant outbreak” across the UK on Monday. She said Scotland was anticipating an increase in the number of positive cases and added that the nation’s rurality would not necessarily protect it from the outbreak.
The local authority Lothian reported the highest number of positive cases – seven – followed by Grampian, which had six positive cases as of Tuesday morning.The local authority Lothian reported the highest number of positive cases – seven – followed by Grampian, which had six positive cases as of Tuesday morning.
The Scottish government published new workplace guidance this week that provides tips to people working in hotels and hospitality, leisure facilities, entertainment venues and premises used by community groups. The advice includes routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched objects and basic handwashing.The Scottish government published new workplace guidance this week that provides tips to people working in hotels and hospitality, leisure facilities, entertainment venues and premises used by community groups. The advice includes routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched objects and basic handwashing.
Sony is to delay the release of Peter Rabbit 2 until August amid coronavirus disruption, Variety reports.Sony is to delay the release of Peter Rabbit 2 until August amid coronavirus disruption, Variety reports.
Given the disruptions starting to emerge due to the coronavirus outbreak, Sony has moved to push back the sequel’s launch in the UK and European markets until 7 August.Given the disruptions starting to emerge due to the coronavirus outbreak, Sony has moved to push back the sequel’s launch in the UK and European markets until 7 August.
President Emmanuel Macron of France has issued the following announcement, saying we each have an individual responsibility as we face Covid-19.President Emmanuel Macron of France has issued the following announcement, saying we each have an individual responsibility as we face Covid-19.
The number of Scots diagnosed with coronavirus has increased to 27, the Scottish government confirmed.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.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.