Boris Johnson: UK can turn tide of coronavirus in 12 weeks
PM suggests regime of mass testing and social distancing can ‘send virus packing’
Europe
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Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 - the biggest increase since the outbreak.
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Coronavirus news: Italy's death toll rises by 16% in 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Italy has risen to 31,506, from 27,980 on Monday, Reuters reports. WHO urges governments to do more as virus infects more than 184,000 people and has killed at least 7,500 worldwide.
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'We are at war': France imposes lockdown to combat virus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered stringent restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and said the army would be drafted in to help move the sick to hospitals.
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Coronavirus updates: Europe battens down hatches as Italy deaths rise
Germany will impose temporary controls on its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg on Monday to stop coronavirus spreading.
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UK PM Johnson warns public to prepare to lose loved ones to coronavirus
Prime minister moves UK response to delay phase as positive cases rise to 596
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex make last appearance as working royals
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their last public appearance as working members of the Royal Family.
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Coronavirus: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force
All of Italy under lockdown, reeling financial markets and rioting prisoners made clear on Monday how the global coronavirus epidemic was extending its reach into all aspects of social and economic life.
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