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Groups such as Isis plan to exploit pandemic, but even it has acknowledged danger posed by virusCoronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Islamic extremists hope to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic to launch new attacks, motivate follo…
Group of former diplomats and ministers says shifting rules on medical trade could save hundreds of thousands of livesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus latest: at a glanceA group of 24 senior diplomats and defence …
As Western NGOs remove staff and the US strips support, an influx of Afghans from Iran could add pressure on an already depleted medical systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the Guzargah reception centre for returnees an…
China shuts its borders to foreign visitors, and Russia closes all bars and restaurantsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Spanish government has defended its response to the coronavirus pandemic as the death rate in the cou…
Religious authorities around the world limit contact and close places of worshipCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIranian police have dispersed crowds who forced their way into two popular shrines soon after they were closed b…
Cases in Europe, Iran and US grow rapidly as countries ramp up containment measures Coronavirus latest updatesSee all of our coronavirus coverageGlobal deaths and infections from the coronavirus have surpassed those inside China for the first time sinc…
Europe now centre of pandemic, says WHO, as Spain prepares for state of emergency Coronavirus latest – live updatesThe World Health Organization has stepped up its calls for intensified action to fight the coronavirus pandemic, imploring countries “not…
Authorities in virus-hit country take extreme measures as Covid-19 takes hold in EuropeCoronavirus latest – live updatesItaly’s government has ordered all shops, bars and restaurants across the country to close after the country’s death toll from the c…
WHO calls on countries to make containing spread their highest priority, as Trump signs emergency spending billFollow the latest on Covid-19Share your experiencesThe total number of coronavirus cases confirmed around the world passed 100,000 on Friday …
Coronavirus latest updates: all countries must make containing outbreak ‘highest priority’, says WHO
First cases reported in Vatican City, Peru and Serbia, plus 163 cases confirmed in the UK, including two British Airways staffCases pass 100,000 globally as Iran threatens force to restrict spread‘More scary than coronavirus’: South Korea alerts expose…
Almost 5,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded in South Korea as WHO chief says the world is in ‘uncharted territory’Latest developmentsTell us: have you been affected by the coronavirus?South Korea has declared “war” on the coronavirus as cases inside the co…
USA, Australia and Thailand report first deaths from coronavirus as two frontline doctors in China die and bans are put in place on large gatherings. Follow live newsUS, Australia and Thailand report first deathsEpidemics expert Jonathan Quick: ‘Worst-…
Countries around world scramble to halt spread of virus that has so far killed almost 3,000 peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSaudi Arabia has taken the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from entering the country five months before the ann…
More than 80,000 cases worldwide as impact on financial markets continues and UK schools told not to shut over infection fears. Follow live newsCoronavirus: is it safe to travel and should children be kept home?WHO expert says world not ready for pande…
More cases in South Korea while first suspected infection is recorded in Latin America Latest developmentsCoronavirus has spread further around the world as a World Health Organisation expert warned that countries outside China are “simply not ready” f…