Coronavirus: Spain and France announce sweeping restrictions
Spain sharply restricts citizens’ movements while France has closed non-essential public places. BBC News – Europe
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Coronavirus: Some scientists say UK virus strategy is ‘risking lives’
More than 200 scientists write to the government calling for tougher measures to tackle Covid-19. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: US to extend travel ban to UK and Ireland
The new restriction will come into force in the early hours of Tuesday morning. BBC News – US & Canada
Africa v coronavirus: A challenge for the continent
How countries across the continent are preparing as the deadly virus spreads around the world. BBC News – Africa
BA boss tells staff jobs will go because of coronavirus
Airline’s boss Alex Cruz tells staff planes will be grounded and jobs will go in response to pandemic BBC News – Business
Iraq base attack: US in retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed fighters
The US says members of the militia killed American and British soldiers in a rocket attack in Iraq. BBC News – Middle East