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Coronavirus live news: Angela Merkel in quarantine; Spain set to extend state of emergency

Coronavirus live news: Angela Merkel in quarantine; Spain set to extend state of emergency

German chancellor in self-isolation after her doctor tests positive for coronavirus; reports say 360 more people have died in Italy; first two cases in Gaza. Follow the latest updates

  • UK could face Italy-style lockdown, warns Boris Johnson
  • US coronavirus latest updates
  • Australia coronavirus – live updates
  • Italy shuts all non-essential businesses after 793 die in one day
  • Last Spanish flu survivor offers coronavirus warning
  • See all our coronavirus coverage

That’s all from me, Clea Skopeliti. Handing over to my colleague Helen Sullivan to take you through events as they develop.

Here’s a summary of today’s coronavirus developments.

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