Coronavirus live news: global infections near 200,000 as WHO urges aggressive action in south-east Asia

EU implements strictest travel ban in history; outbreak reaches every US state; Australian PM declares ‘human biosecurity emergency’. Follow the latest updates.Coronavirus latest: at a glanceUK: £330bn of guaranteed loans to be made available for businessesNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe freed temporarily from Iranian prisonHow to look after yourself and others in self-isolationShare your experiences7.40amGMTThe National Trust in the UK has said it is aiming to open as many of its gardens and parks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland so give people a space to “refresh and relax” during this period of social distancing.We're aiming to open many of our gardens and parks for free during this difficult time, so the nation can use open spaces to relax and refresh, while following the government ’s social distancing guidance. We will be closing our houses, cafés and shops this week.pic.twitter.com/ETY1oEo8VZ7.32amGMTThat ’s it from me,Helen Sullivan, for now. My colleagueAlexandra Topping will be taking over today ’s live coronavirus pandemic coverage.Continue reading...
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