Italy is shutting all schools and universities in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. Italian authorities say 107 people have died and 3,089 have been infected, making it by some distance the worst-affected European nation
Italian authorities say 107 people have died and 3,089 have been infected, making it by some distance the worst-affected European nation.
The outbreak is currently centred on the Lombardy region around Milan, and neighbouring regions of Veneto and Emilia Romagna. Italy's weak economic growth is likely to suffer significantly - particularly the huge tourist sector as holidaymakers pull the plug and airlines cut flights. Story continues:: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker
Iran is also badly affected with more than 3,000 cases and 92 deaths, according to its health ministry. Twenty-three members of parliament are also said to have contracted the virus.
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