Deaths due to coronavirus are not stopping even after almost all countries have closed their borders. Italy registers 475 new deaths – the highest one-day rise since it was hit by the virus
The UK is to shut schools – but they will still need to look after children of key workers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells news conference “we need to apply further downward pressure” on cases
Tougher restrictions in London not ruled out by PM
Canada and US closing border to non-essential transit
Confirmed cases worldwide pass 200,000, more than 8,000 people have died
EU countries have begun turning away travellers from outside the bloc
Share prices across global markets fall as stimulus packages fail to reassure markets
Glastonbury festival and Eurovison Song Contest cancelled