Felix Schroer died after a two-month illness, which his sister reveals on Twitter he’d suspected was coronavirus, amid the ongoing pandemic. Via: Hollyoaks cameraman Felix Schroer passes away after suspecting he'd contracted coronavirus
Some 5,476 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus across Italy, with more than 59,000 cases of the deadly virus confirmed. Via: Sixty Italian priests have died amid country's coronavirus pandemic
Boris Johnson plunged the UK into a lockdown when he ordered the immediate closure of all shops selling non-essential goods, as well as playgrounds and churches this evening. Via: Britons fear going stir crazy cooped up in their homes for WEEKS
Bosses at Sports Direct emailed workers withing 30 minutes of Boris Johnson announcing lockdown for the UK, saying that the chain could help people keep fit indoors during the crisis. Via: Mike Ashley's Sports Direct to STAY OPEN in coronavirus shutdown
Police to enforce UK lockdown; US president tells country not to blame Asian Americans; UN calls for global ceasefire; WHO says virus accelerating. Follow the latest updates 1.51am GMT Just over 24 hours before New Zealand is due to enter full lockdown, 40 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, Read more
Panic buying of food – and guns – as Wednesday deadline for national shutdown approachesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageJust over 24 hours before New Zealand is due to enter full lockdown, 40 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, bring the country’s total to 155.Four of the Read more
What to know about the US bailoutDr Anthony Fauci counters Trump’s claimsTrump signals change in strategy that could clash with health expertsPanic-buying disrupts food distributionSee all our coronavirus coverageSupport the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 1.32am GMT In his tweets announcing Washington’s new stay-at-home order, governor Inslee urged residents Read more
Mike Pompeo suggests funding could be restored if President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah reach dealThe US has said it will cut its aid to Afghanistan by $1bn, blaming the failure of President Ashraf Ghani and his main political rival, Abdullah Abdullah, to agree on a unity government Read more
The new restrictions have several key exceptions everybody should know Via: Coronavirus: When can I leave my home during the lockdown?
Queensland snake catcher says 80kg albino Burmese python found in Oxenford is the largest he has come across in 27 years As a seasoned snake catcher, Tony Harrison is used to the people the claiming there is a five-metre snake on their doorstep. But for the first time on Monday, Read more