Coronavirus: Iran told to take threat seriously as death toll passes 1,000
Some Iranians are not taking Covid-19 seriously despite the scale of the outbreak, a minister says. BBC News – Middle East
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ECB launches emergency $820bn coronavirus package
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: “There are no limits to our commitment to the euro”. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus protest in Brazil sees millions bang pots from balconies
Millions of people across the country express anger at the president’s response to the outbreak. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
Nearly 3,000 people have now died from coronavirus in Italy – the most affected country after China. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: UK schools, colleges and nurseries to close from Friday
Exams in England and Wales will not go ahead this academic year, as the coronavirus outbreak worsens. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds. BBC News – US & Canada