Shares in Asia slide on Monday as more drastic action is taken by governments to stop virus spreading.

The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine.

As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the games to be postponed.

The huge challenge the world faces to find an exit strategy to end the lockdowns and return to normal.

The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.

The men were convicted of raping and murdering a young woman in the Indian capital in 2012.

The number of deaths has risen to 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated.

European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: "There are no limits to our commitment to the euro".

The bans come into effect on Friday as both nations escalate their response to coronavirus.

A newly discovered fossil bird could be the oldest-known ancestor of every chicken on the planet.

Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds.

Markets slide even after the US and UK unveiled packages aimed at combating the outbreak's economic impact.

The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact.

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.

Ministers were warned hundreds of thousands of people in the UK would die without stronger measures.

A group of healthy, young volunteers in Seattle are being given the experimental jab.

Meanwhile, fellow actor Idris Elba announces he has the virus - telling followers "no panic".

The European Commission's president is to urge leaders to ban "non-essential" travel.