Coronavirus: two patients die in France as four new cases detected in England – live updates
South Korea reports almost 500 new cases and a second person dies in the US as UK ministers hold emergency meeting
- Four more people in England test positive
- EU raises infection risk from moderate to high
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The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have issued a joint statement on the coronavirus, saying they are prepared to provide financial and technical help to their member countries.
The IMF and the World Bank Group stand ready to help our member countries address the human tragedy and economic challenge posed by the COVID-19 virus. We are engaged actively with international institutions and country authorities, with special attention to poor countries where health systems are the weakest and people are most vulnerable.
We will use our available instruments to the fullest extent possible, including emergency financing, policy advice, and technical assistance. In particular, we have rapid financing facilities that, collectively, can help countries respond to a wide range of needs. The strengthening of country health surveillance and response systems is crucial to contain the spread of this and any future outbreaks.
A spokeswoman for vice President Mike Pence has said that the White House will hold meetings this week with top executives from US airlines and the cruise industry amid the growing coronavirus outbreak, reports Reuters.
Pence, who is overseeing the administration’s efforts to tackle the outbreak, will attend a meeting with airline officials on Wednesday. Those planning to attend include the chief executives of American Airlines Group Inc, United Airlines Holdings Inc, Southwest Airlines Co, Spirit Airlines Inc and JetBlue Airways Corp.
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