Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Craig TaylorTwo US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds. BBC News – US & Canada
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Pandemic throws US primary elections into uncertainty
Ohio postpones its Democratic primary votes as coronavirus fears touch every part of American life BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: New York City shuts down schools, restaurants and theatres
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city faces “an unprecedented threat” and needs a “wartime mentality”. BBC News – US & Canada
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
Canadian PM Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will self-isolate after she fell ill. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
Flights from 26 countries, not including the UK, will be suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. BBC News – US & Canada