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Coronavirus live news: death toll in Spain overtakes China, and India locks down Coronavirus live news: death toll in Spain passes China; Belgium hospital admissions rise by 50% in a day
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UN urges G20 to adopt ‘wartime plan’; Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus; Senate and White House reach stimulus deal India locks down; Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus; Senate and White House reach stimulus deal
Everton and England defender Michael Keane said players will be able to return to Premier League action after only a “couple of weeks’ proper training”.
The coronavirus pandemic has seen professional football in England suspended until at least April 30. Premier League clubs are due to meet on April 3 to discuss what the English top flight does next.
“All the lads have been sent individual training programmes to carry out at home,” Keane told Talksport radio.
“It’s not easy because you’ve not got the normal equipment, you’ve just got to improvise and do what you can.
“The Premier League could start again in a month, it could be longer.
“So we’ve just got to keep that base level of fitness. As long as we get a couple of weeks’ proper training before the next game - and the lads have worked hard in the meantime - we’ll be fine.”
Iran will ban intercity travel within days as it gets tough with the coronavirus that has killed more than 2,000 people in one of the world’s deadliest outbreaks.
The strict new measures come after weeks of cajoling largely failed to prevent hundreds of thousands of Iranians taking to the roads to visit family for the two-week Persian New Year holiday.
“New journeys will be banned, leaving towns and cities will be banned,” government spokesman Ali Rabii announced, hours after president Hassan Rouhani revealed the government was poised to introduce “difficult” new measures against the outbreak.
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Vietnam’s health ministry reported an additional seven coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the Southeast Asian country’s tally to 141, though it reported no deaths. Vietnam had said in mid-February that all its then-16 confirmed coronavirus cases had recovered, but it has since been battling an influx of imported cases from overseas citizens and Vietnamese citizens escaping outbreaks elsewhere. There are 1,596 suspected cases in the country, it said, and 24,311 tests have been carried out in Vietnam.
Zimbabwe’s public hospital doctors went on strike Wednesday over a lack of protective gear as the coronavirus begins to spread in a country whose health system has almost collapsed.
The Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association president, Tawanda Zvakada, said the hundreds of doctors are at “high risk” and will return to work when the government provides suitable protection: “Right now we are exposed and no one seems to care,” he said.
My colleague Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington has just published this exclusive about plans in the mobile phone industry to track the spread of the pandemic using individual mobile phone devices.
It’s a move that will be welcomed as a weapon against the spread of Covid-19, but is sure to be met with trepidation by security and privacy experts.
Libya has announced its first coronavirus case, reports my colleague Akhtar Mohammad Makoii in Herat.
In a show of unity - and despite the pandemic cancelling parades that would normally be the highlight of the day - Greek politicians have marked the 199th anniversary of the nation’s war of independence against Ottoman rule in a ceremony that will forever be remembered for brevity and social distancing, writes my colleague Helena Smith in Athens.In a show of unity - and despite the pandemic cancelling parades that would normally be the highlight of the day - Greek politicians have marked the 199th anniversary of the nation’s war of independence against Ottoman rule in a ceremony that will forever be remembered for brevity and social distancing, writes my colleague Helena Smith in Athens.
Kuwait announced four new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, raising the total number to 195, reports my colleague Akhtar Mohammad Makoii in Herat.Kuwait announced four new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, raising the total number to 195, reports my colleague Akhtar Mohammad Makoii in Herat.
The heath ministry of Kuwait said two of the new positive cases were related to travel to Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom and two others were under investigation.The heath ministry of Kuwait said two of the new positive cases were related to travel to Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom and two others were under investigation.
Warning of the risk of an explosive rise in coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital, Tokyo’s governor on Wednesday asked residents to avoid non-essential outings through until April 12, Reuters reports.Warning of the risk of an explosive rise in coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital, Tokyo’s governor on Wednesday asked residents to avoid non-essential outings through until April 12, Reuters reports.
According to the World Health Organization, Italy could reach its peak number of coronavirus cases on Sunday, reports my colleague Lorenzo Tondo.According to the World Health Organization, Italy could reach its peak number of coronavirus cases on Sunday, reports my colleague Lorenzo Tondo.
Belgium has seen a significant rise in people being admitted to hospital for coronavirus, as experts warned the disease had not yet reached its peak, reports my colleague Jennifer Rankin in Brussels.Belgium has seen a significant rise in people being admitted to hospital for coronavirus, as experts warned the disease had not yet reached its peak, reports my colleague Jennifer Rankin in Brussels.
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Death toll in Spain surpasses ChinaDeath toll in Spain surpasses China
Spain now has the world’s second-highest tally of coronavirus deaths, after 738 more were reported on Wednesday, the country’s deadliest toll in one day.Spain now has the world’s second-highest tally of coronavirus deaths, after 738 more were reported on Wednesday, the country’s deadliest toll in one day.
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirusPrince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Britain’s Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, Clarence House has said.Britain’s Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, Clarence House has said.
US agrees $2 trillion emergency billUS agrees $2 trillion emergency bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement on a $2 trillion emergency bill to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system hit by the coronavirus pandemic.The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement on a $2 trillion emergency bill to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran to impose social distancingIran to impose social distancing
A major crack down on travel and an imposition of social distancing measures are to be introduced in Iran in the next 24 hours. Iran reported 2,206 new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours raising the total number to 27,017. The country also announced 143 deaths in the same period raising the total number of deaths to 2,077.A major crack down on travel and an imposition of social distancing measures are to be introduced in Iran in the next 24 hours. Iran reported 2,206 new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours raising the total number to 27,017. The country also announced 143 deaths in the same period raising the total number of deaths to 2,077.
India goes into lockdownIndia goes into lockdown
Indians struggled to comply with the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday as the government attempted to keep 1.3 billion people indoors. In five days, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has gone from about 200 to 519,. Experts have warned current tested is insufficient.Indians struggled to comply with the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday as the government attempted to keep 1.3 billion people indoors. In five days, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has gone from about 200 to 519,. Experts have warned current tested is insufficient.
170,000 volunteer for NHS England170,000 volunteer for NHS England
More than 170,000 people have already signed up overnight to volunteer for the NHS to help tackle the coronavirus, according to Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England. It comes after Matt Hancock yesterday asked for a quarter of a million volunteers to come forward to help support the NHS.More than 170,000 people have already signed up overnight to volunteer for the NHS to help tackle the coronavirus, according to Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England. It comes after Matt Hancock yesterday asked for a quarter of a million volunteers to come forward to help support the NHS.
EU to call for Europe-wide crisis management centreEU to call for Europe-wide crisis management centre
European Union leaders are to call for “a true European crisis management centre”, according to a leaked document that seeks to draw lessons from the coronavirus pandemic. The EU already has an Emergency Response Coordination Centre, which operates 24/7 and can organise help when any country in the world suffers an earthquake, forest fire, floods or pandemic.European Union leaders are to call for “a true European crisis management centre”, according to a leaked document that seeks to draw lessons from the coronavirus pandemic. The EU already has an Emergency Response Coordination Centre, which operates 24/7 and can organise help when any country in the world suffers an earthquake, forest fire, floods or pandemic.
Macron told: ‘lockdown should last six weeks’Macron told: ‘lockdown should last six weeks’
French government scientific advisers have recommended a total of six weeks’ lockdown. France is carrying out 9,000 tests for the virus every day. The country’s health authority has said this will be increased by an additional 10,000 by the end of this week.French government scientific advisers have recommended a total of six weeks’ lockdown. France is carrying out 9,000 tests for the virus every day. The country’s health authority has said this will be increased by an additional 10,000 by the end of this week.
Dutch public health institute: measures are workingDutch public health institute: measures are working
The head of the Netherlands’ public health institute has told the Dutch parliament that measures to control the spread of coronavirus appear to be working.The head of the Netherlands’ public health institute has told the Dutch parliament that measures to control the spread of coronavirus appear to be working.
Imperial College: Measures in Wuhan appear to have ended coronavirusImperial College: Measures in Wuhan appear to have ended coronavirus
China’s tough lockdown and social distancing measures in Wuhan and other provinces appear to have successfully ended coronavirus infections and may chart a route back to normal life, according to a report from Imperial College.China’s tough lockdown and social distancing measures in Wuhan and other provinces appear to have successfully ended coronavirus infections and may chart a route back to normal life, according to a report from Imperial College.
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early on Wednesday on an unprecedented $2tn emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a healthcare system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reports.The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early on Wednesday on an unprecedented $2tn emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a healthcare system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reports.
Indians struggled to comply with the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday as the government began the gargantuan task of keeping 1.3 billion people indoors, Reuters reports.Indians struggled to comply with the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday as the government began the gargantuan task of keeping 1.3 billion people indoors, Reuters reports.
Iran reported 2,206 new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours raising the total number to 27,017, reports my colleague Akhtar Mohammad Makoii.Iran reported 2,206 new Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours raising the total number to 27,017, reports my colleague Akhtar Mohammad Makoii.
Spokesman for Iran’s health ministry also announced 143 deaths in the same period raising the total number of deaths to 2,077.So far 9,625 patients have recovered. Kiyanoosh Jahanpoor, Iranian health ministry spokesman said 68 % of the deaths are above 60 years old, 32 % are under 60.Spokesman for Iran’s health ministry also announced 143 deaths in the same period raising the total number of deaths to 2,077.So far 9,625 patients have recovered. Kiyanoosh Jahanpoor, Iranian health ministry spokesman said 68 % of the deaths are above 60 years old, 32 % are under 60.
The head of the Netherlands’ public health institute has told the Dutch parliament that measures to control the spread of coronavirus appear to be working, Dutch News reports.The head of the Netherlands’ public health institute has told the Dutch parliament that measures to control the spread of coronavirus appear to be working, Dutch News reports.
Jaap van Dissel said the country was seeing a “positive trend”, 10 days after authorities introduced a ban on mass gatherings and closed restaurants, bars, schools and cannabis-selling coffee shops.Jaap van Dissel said the country was seeing a “positive trend”, 10 days after authorities introduced a ban on mass gatherings and closed restaurants, bars, schools and cannabis-selling coffee shops.
Van Dissel said initial estimates showed the infection rate per carrier was on or below one, rather than the expected two or three, meaning that a graph of the number of infections should rise in a straight line, rather than a curve.Van Dissel said initial estimates showed the infection rate per carrier was on or below one, rather than the expected two or three, meaning that a graph of the number of infections should rise in a straight line, rather than a curve.
The number of new confirmed cases in the Netherlands grew by 17% on Tuesday from a day earlier to 5,560, according to official data.The number of new confirmed cases in the Netherlands grew by 17% on Tuesday from a day earlier to 5,560, according to official data.
Those figures likely reflect infections from early March, before the government banned public gatherings and closed schools, according to a report by the Reuters news agency.Those figures likely reflect infections from early March, before the government banned public gatherings and closed schools, according to a report by the Reuters news agency.