Coronavirus updates: Beijing to quarantine travellers from overseas, Malaysia cases rise by 190, Widodo to take test
- Thousands of government troops have set up checkpoints around the Philippine capital Manila for the start of a month-long lockdown
- Italy reports 20 per cent jump in cases, Spain goes into lockdown, all entering Australia required to self-isolate for 14 days
Fear of the coronavirus pandemic is leading nations, from the United States to much of Europe to close up and shield citizens from the spreading outbreak. That meant shutting borders, airports and seaports.
On Sunday, officials in Beijing announced anyone travelling from overseas to the Chinese capital would face a 14-day quarantine, following 16 new imported cases.
Elsewhere, police began closing off access to the Philippines’ densely populated capital Manila, while Australia announced anyone arriving into the country would face mandatory 14-day self-isolation.
In Europe, the new epicentre of the outbreak, countries have also taken extraordinary measures. France closed its iconic cafes and restaurants as Spain declared an emergency and Italy reported dozens more deaths.
US President Donald Trump tested negative for the coronavirus, as he extended travel bans to the UK and Ireland.
Worldwide, almost 153,000 people have been confirmed as infected and 5,800 have died, according to official figures.
