Key Points:
- Confirmed cases 218 777
- Deaths 8 810
- London underground partially closes. UK to close schools from Friday
- South Korea reports 152 more confirmed cases
- India’s response could include cash transfers to the informal economy
- New Zealand advises citizens to not travel overseas
- New York state likely has ‘tens of thousands’ of coronavirus cases, Gov. Cuomo says
- Italy death toll nears 3,000
- Qantas will suspend international flights starting late March
- South Africa announces jail time for fake Coronavirus news
UK to close schools from Friday
The United Kingdom is to close all schools from Friday and cancel national exams, as it ramps up efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told parliament that that the situation had become increasingly challenging.
The spike of the virus is increasing at a faster pace than anticipated,” he said.
In London, which has reported nearly 1,000 cases of the coronavirus, the underground’s night network – a more limited service – will also be closed down.
Jail time for Coronavirus fake news in South Africa
Spreading fake news about the coronavirus can land you in jail for six months, according to new Disaster Management Act regulations that have been gazetted in the wake of the coronavirus.
The regulations also say people who intentionally expose others to the disease can face a similar sentence.All bars, shebeens and some restaurants must close by 18:00, as part of the new regulations. On Sundays and public holidays, the closing time is 13:00.
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