Coronavirus: Key workers revealed ahead of school shutdown
Medics, police, teachers and transport workers are among those whose children will stay in school. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
Coronavirus: Italy’s death toll overtakes China’s
The number of deaths has risen to 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated. BBC News – Europe
Tourists stranded in Peru amid closed borders
Around 400 UK tourists are stranded after Peru shut its borders to contain the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Is Iran covering up its outbreak?
Iran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’
Two US senators reportedly sold millions of dollars in stocks while downplaying the virus’ threat. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to extortion
Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money. BBC News – Africa