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Coronavirus live updates: three F1 team members isolated at Australian Grand Prix while Indonesia confirms first death Coronavirus live updates: three F1 team members isolated at Australian Grand Prix while Indonesia confirms first death
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McLaren team being tested in Melbourne ahead of Grand Prix, US cases pass 1,000 and deaths rise sharply again in Italy. Follow latest newsMcLaren team being tested in Melbourne ahead of Grand Prix, US cases pass 1,000 and deaths rise sharply again in Italy. Follow latest news
More than 130 UK passengers from the quarantined cruise ship Grand Princess are on a flight back to Britain, the Foreign Office has said.
Andrew Whittaker, HM Consul General to San Francisco, tweeted: “Long but rewarding day. British nationals are en route back to after successfully disembarking the #GrandPrincess - huge thanks to my team on the ground & our partners for a smooth operation.”
Travel has been arranged from Birmingham airport to their homes and they will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
The plane left California at 6.15am UK time and is due to land early on Wednesday evening.
The Grand Princess - carrying about 3,500 passengers and crew - was allowed to dock in Oakland on Monday after being stranded off the coast for days.
At least 21 people on board had tested positive for COVID-19, the illness cause by the coronavirus.
Senior Government ministers could be tested for coronavirus after Health Minister Nadine Dorries became the first MP to be diagnosed with the illness.
Number 10 did not comment on whether the Prime Minister had undergone testing for the coronavirus, or whether he will now be tested.
The full story from my colleague Peter Walker is here:
Good morning, it’s Alexandra Topping here taking over from my colleague Naaman Zhou, to keep you updated on all coronavirus related news for the day.Good morning, it’s Alexandra Topping here taking over from my colleague Naaman Zhou, to keep you updated on all coronavirus related news for the day.
If you have any questions or contributions you can email me on alexandra.topping@theguardian.com or on twitter I’m @lexytopping.If you have any questions or contributions you can email me on alexandra.topping@theguardian.com or on twitter I’m @lexytopping.
States of emergency have been declared in Michigan and Massachusetts, as the number of Covid-19 cases in the US passed 1000.States of emergency have been declared in Michigan and Massachusetts, as the number of Covid-19 cases in the US passed 1000.
The Bank of England cut its base rate by 0.5% in a move to stimulate the economy in response to the virus outbreak.The Bank of England cut its base rate by 0.5% in a move to stimulate the economy in response to the virus outbreak.
China has reported only 24 new cases and 22 new deaths nationally, including a record low of new cases in Wuhan (13). Lockdowns have been partially lifted in the Hubei province, and key industries will be allowed to resume in Wuhan.China has reported only 24 new cases and 22 new deaths nationally, including a record low of new cases in Wuhan (13). Lockdowns have been partially lifted in the Hubei province, and key industries will be allowed to resume in Wuhan.
Australia announced a ban on people arriving from Italy.Australia announced a ban on people arriving from Italy.
Three Formula One team members in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix have been told to self-isolate as they await test results for Covid-19.Three Formula One team members in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix have been told to self-isolate as they await test results for Covid-19.
South Korea reported 242 new cases of Covid-19.South Korea reported 242 new cases of Covid-19.
A Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City has been postponed after an unspecified number of Arsenal players were told to go into self-isolation.A Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City has been postponed after an unspecified number of Arsenal players were told to go into self-isolation.
Italy recorded its highest one day death toll since the outbreak began, with 168 deaths recorded in 24 hours.Italy recorded its highest one day death toll since the outbreak began, with 168 deaths recorded in 24 hours.
Heathrow said the number of passengers travelling through the airport fell by 4.8% year-on-year in February due to the impact of coronavirus, the Press Association reports.Heathrow said the number of passengers travelling through the airport fell by 4.8% year-on-year in February due to the impact of coronavirus, the Press Association reports.
The figure is adjusted to take account of the extra day last month as 2020 is a leap year.The figure is adjusted to take account of the extra day last month as 2020 is a leap year.
The airport’s chief executive John Holland-Kaye said: “The threat of coronavirus is an increasing challenge for the UK and we are working day and night to ensure Britain’s front door is open and safe for our people and passengers.The airport’s chief executive John Holland-Kaye said: “The threat of coronavirus is an increasing challenge for the UK and we are working day and night to ensure Britain’s front door is open and safe for our people and passengers.
“We will continue to work with the government to limit the impacts this will have on UK plc.”“We will continue to work with the government to limit the impacts this will have on UK plc.”
A bit more from the Bank of England, on the rate cut:A bit more from the Bank of England, on the rate cut:
In a statement the bank said its role is to help UK businesses and households manage through an economic shock from coronavirus “that could prove sharp and large, but should be temporary”.In a statement the bank said its role is to help UK businesses and households manage through an economic shock from coronavirus “that could prove sharp and large, but should be temporary”.
“These measures will help to keep firms in business and people in jobs and help prevent a temporary disruption from causing longer-lasting economic harm. ““These measures will help to keep firms in business and people in jobs and help prevent a temporary disruption from causing longer-lasting economic harm. “
The bank said that following the spread of Covid-19, “risky asset and commodity prices have fallen sharply and government bond yields reached all-time lows consistent with a marked deterioration in risk appetite and in the outlooks for global and UK growth.The bank said that following the spread of Covid-19, “risky asset and commodity prices have fallen sharply and government bond yields reached all-time lows consistent with a marked deterioration in risk appetite and in the outlooks for global and UK growth.
“Indicators of financial market uncertainty have reached extreme levels.”“Indicators of financial market uncertainty have reached extreme levels.”
It went on:It went on:
And here is our story on the emergency cut. The monetary policy committee voted unanimously to slash the interest rate from 0.75% to 0.25%, in a meeting on Monday.And here is our story on the emergency cut. The monetary policy committee voted unanimously to slash the interest rate from 0.75% to 0.25%, in a meeting on Monday.
The Bank of England has cut its base rate by 0.5%, or 50 basis points, in an emergency move to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus.The Bank of England has cut its base rate by 0.5%, or 50 basis points, in an emergency move to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Other events on the Formula One calendar have already been postponed or run behind closed doors. On Sunday, the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, the next on the race calendar announced it would run without spectators present. April’s Chinese Grand Prix has also been postponed.Other events on the Formula One calendar have already been postponed or run behind closed doors. On Sunday, the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, the next on the race calendar announced it would run without spectators present. April’s Chinese Grand Prix has also been postponed.
South Australia has two new confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to SA Health chief medical officer Nicola Spurrier.South Australia has two new confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to SA Health chief medical officer Nicola Spurrier.
AAP report that they were two men who recently travelled overseas. Spurreir said the men, one aged in his 60s and the other aged in his 70s, presented to a virus testing centre last Tuesday with the positive results confirmed on Monday.AAP report that they were two men who recently travelled overseas. Spurreir said the men, one aged in his 60s and the other aged in his 70s, presented to a virus testing centre last Tuesday with the positive results confirmed on Monday.
It is believed one man had travelled to Italy and Austria and the other to Southeast Asia.It is believed one man had travelled to Italy and Austria and the other to Southeast Asia.
Three Formula One team members at the Australian Grand Prix have been placed into isolation after concerns they may have contracted the coronavirus.Three Formula One team members at the Australian Grand Prix have been placed into isolation after concerns they may have contracted the coronavirus.
One member from McLaren and two from the Haas teams were evaluated at the circuit’s isolation unit, established by F1, after showing fever symptoms at the track.One member from McLaren and two from the Haas teams were evaluated at the circuit’s isolation unit, established by F1, after showing fever symptoms at the track.
The team members have been tested for the virus and placed under self isolation at their hotels. There will be major concern if their tests are positive, as they have already been mixing in the paddock with others.The team members have been tested for the virus and placed under self isolation at their hotels. There will be major concern if their tests are positive, as they have already been mixing in the paddock with others.
On Monday, Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said the race will proceed as planned and there was “not a chance” the Grand Prix would be cancelled or postponed.On Monday, Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said the race will proceed as planned and there was “not a chance” the Grand Prix would be cancelled or postponed.
As reported by Reuters, a 53-year-old woman has died from coronavirus in Indonesia, becoming the country’s first recorded death from the virus, a health ministry official said on Wednesday.
The woman, a foreign national, had already been in critical condition when she was admitted to a hospital, said Achmad Yurianto, the health ministry official.
Yurianto did not say where the woman was from or in what hospital or city she had died, but said her home country’s embassy was aware of her death and would arrange to have her body repatriated.
Indonesia has 26 other confirmed coronavirus patients.
In New Zealand, there now have been four straight days without a new case of Covid-19, and prime minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected the need for an economic stimulus.
From AAP:
Five Kiwis, with links to Iran or Italy, have contracted the disease, with a further two New Zealand nationals with family ties to those cases listed as ‘probable’ cases.
All are in self-isolation and do not require hospitalisation. Arden said it would be“ more likely we can keep containment.”
Ardern said New Zealand would invest in “ongoing public health campaigns” but was well-stocked in relevant supplies.
“We have 9 million surgical masks,” she said. “We have the capacity within our intensive care units and our tertiary health care.
“When we see wider community transmission ... that’s when we start moving into the phase where you (ban) mass gatherings. That’s not where New Zealand is presently.”
And as the UK wakes up, here are some of today’s front pages on the news that health minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for Covid-19.
And we’ve just published our wrap of the coronavirus latest, around the world, starting with the news out of the US.
Here’s Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing the state’s first two cases of coronavirus, and declaring a state of emergency.
Two Australian university campuses, which were closed today after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, will re-open.
Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus and Gold Coast campus were closed today, but will re-open AAP report.
Vice-chancellor Adam Shoemaker says 45 people are believed to have come into contact or proximity with the man during his time in Australia.
“In conjunction with health authorities, the university has commenced contacting each individual,” Professor Shoemaker said in a statement on Wednesday.
Key industries in Wuhan will resume, the provincial government of Hubei province has said, according to Reuters.
A statement from the government said industries like public transport, medical supply and producers of daily necessities will be allowed to return to work.
Other industries that impact national or global supply chains can also return to work with permission from relevant authorities, the notice said.
Here’s a video of Australia’s chief medical officer, Brendan Murphy, explaining some misconceptions over Covid-19.
Google has told all its staff in North America to work from home, in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News.
Earlier this month, the tech giant had already told workers in Seattle to work from home, as well as Dublin in Ireland.
But now, all staff across the continent will be “recommended” not to go into the office unless necessary until at least April 10.
Global rideshare company Uber has just sent an email to users, saying that it will give any of its drivers who contract Covid-19, or who are forced to self-isolate “financial assistance”.
Uber – like other companies in the gig economy – insists that its drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which in many jurisdictions means they are not entitled to sick leave, hourly minimum wages, and other entitlements.
However, in many jurisdictions, the provision of sick leave can be a key indicator of whether a person is an employee or a contractor, and could force their workers to be reclassified.
Regardless, the email from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says that “Any driver or delivery person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority will receive financial assistance for up to 14 days while their account is on hold.”
The email also says that Uber may “temporarily suspend the accounts of riders or drivers confirmed to have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19”.
“We understand that you may be relying more on food delivery right now. If you prefer, you can leave a note in the Uber Eats app to ask your delivery person to leave your food at the door.”
The Australian market looks to be closing in on a fall of about 3% for the day amid scepticism about Donald Trump’s ability to rescue the US economy and renewed warnings Australia is likely to fall into a recession this year.
Movement tomorrow will depend on what the US market does overnight and market reaction to a stimulus package expected from the Australian government.
Meanwhile, the corporate regulator has postponed its annual shindig, which was to be held in Sydney in a fortnight.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it made the decision to postpone the forum due to “the uncertain availability of international and interstate speakers and delegates and the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”.