Coronavirus latest updates: Trump extends travel ban to UK and Ireland

Ivanka Trump working from home as a precaution; US House passes virus aid package; China records 11 new cases; WHO says Europe is at centre of pandemic. Follow live newsVirus sparks calls to extend Brexit transitionJet2 planes turn back in mid-air as firm cancels Spain flightsTeaching union asks PM why schools are not being closedNewborn baby tests positive for coronavirus in LondonShare your experiences6.16pmGMTA second patient has died of the Covid-19 virus in Ireland, the country ’s chief medical officer Tony Holohan told journalists on Saturday.The total number of confirmed cases in the country has increased to 129 from 90.6.08pmGMTTwo people in the Seychelles have tested positive for coronavirus, the country ’s health commissioner has confirmed.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Molly Blackall, Melissa Davey (earlier), Aaron Walawalkar (now) Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Science World news Australia news UK news US news Health Source Type: news