Italy
From giant rounds of applause for health workers in Switzerland, Spain, quarantined people working out in unison on their balconies and crowds joining together in song, here’s how people are finding solace in one another during the coronavirus pandemic.
People were deeply moved by the impromptu rendition by residents in Siena.
The Embarrassing Bodies star's comments have not gone down well on social media.
“It’s absolutely devastating but it’s important for the safety of our wedding guests."
Actor Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson have revealed that they have tested positive for coronavirus while in Australia. Hanks shared the news on his Instagram page, shortly after the virus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Following the announcement, President Donald Trump imposed a 30-day travel ban between the US and all 26 EU countries, excluding the UK. The NBA have also cancelled their upcoming season.
We could see a surge in the number of confirmed infections – but the UK does have some advantages over Italy.
European country worst-hit by disease makes further crackdown.
Italy has imposed a quarantine on the entire country in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus, telling its some 60 million residents to stay at home as travel restrictions are put in place and public gatherings are banned. We spoke to residents to find out what life is like under lockdown.
Dr Daniele Macchini urges people to be patient and think of "the myriad of old people you could exterminate".
In a blink of an eye, my adopted home has gone from mild hypochondria to national panic, writes James Emmerson.