The Guardian: Coronavirus live news: French ordered to stay inside as White House urges isolation and EU bans non-essential travel

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In Australia, New South Wales state premier Gladys Berejiklian is addressing media now on a AU$2.3bn (US$1.4) package the state government is announcing.

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Against a backdrop of incredulity and consternation, the Greek Orthodox church has, if reluctantly, decided to suspend daily services after a marathon session of its Holy Synod, citing the need to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

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