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Earlier today, citizens across China stopped for three minutes to pay tribute to those who have died in the country’s coronavirus outbreak.
Citizens stood still, while cars sounded their horns, and air-raid sirens rang out. Here is some footage of the moment people paused to remember the more than 3,000 lives lost.
Thailand has said that it will temporarily ban all incoming passenger flights, and that anyone whose flight took off before the ban is imposed will need to be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival.
The suspension of flights – which will come into effect from Saturday morning, and be lifted late on Monday – will cause further misery for Thais stuck abroad. It is also likely to create more complications for stranded tourists who are attempting to leave Thailand.
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