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Israel ’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in self-isolation; Moscow announces lockdown of 12m people; Syria records first deathCoronavirus latest: at a glanceNew study sheds light on infection mechanismHungary passes law that critics say will let Orb án rule by decreeUK coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage8.23pmBSTCardinalAngelo De Donatis, Pope Francis ’ vicar for the archdiocese of Rome, has become the highest-ranking Catholic official known to have tested positive.De Donatis ’ office has said he was tested for the virus after feeling unwell and has been admitted to a Rome hospital. His closest aides had gone into voluntary quarantine as a precaution.8.06pmBSTThe lockdown imposed upon Italians is being extend at least until Easter, the country ’s health ministerRoberto Speranza says. Italy ’s been under lockdown for three weeks and the restrictions were due to end on Friday.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 30, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Kevin Rawlinson (now), Damien Gayle, Ben Quinn, Aamna Mohdin and Helen Sullivan (earlier) Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news UK news Europe US news Asia Pacific China Infectious diseases Science Medical research Microbiology Source Type: news