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Coronavirus news: EU shuts borders as global infections near 200,000
EU implements strictest travel ban in history; outbreak reaches every US state; Australian PM declares ‘human biosecurity emergency’.
Here's the latest on what's happening in Europe this morning:
An EU travel ban for non-EU citizens has come into force, and the first travellers - who landed in Frankfurt from Turkey this morning - have been turned away at the border.
In Poland, there's reportedly a 40km traffic queue at the border as people rush to get back home.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has admitted that political leaders initially "underestimated" the virus. In an interview with German newspaper Bild, she also said: "We understand that measures that seemed drastic two or three weeks ago, need to be taken now."
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday (11:00 GMT) - but are allowed to go to banks, grocery stores, and for runs and bike rides.
Russian schools are going to have a three-week holiday from Monday, and Swedish high schools have closed.
German car companies Volkswagen, Opel and Daimler have shut down their plants in response to the virus.
France is bringing in fines of up to €375 after thousands were found to have gone out without their required permits.
Most public transport in Ukraine is shutting down, and only buses and trams are allowed in cities.
King Felipe VI of Spain is going to address the nation tonight at 21:00 (20:00 GMT).
EU implements strictest travel ban in history; outbreak reaches every US state; Australian PM declares ‘human biosecurity emergency’.
European Union will ban all travellers from outside bloc for 30 days.
Some supermarkets place limits on purchases of staple foods.
US is working on an $850bn stimulus package.
UK government faces calls to do more to help renters and those in gig economy.
Nevada will shutter all non-essential businesses, including Las Vegas casinos.
WHO says South East Asian countries must "act now" to tackle virus.
More than 198,000 people have now contracted coronavirus worldwide.
China, Italy and Iran have been worst hit countries.