Italy seals off northern region; US authorities say man in his 50s had no obvious contact with infection; two killed in China quarantine hotel collapse Quarter of Italy’s population put in quarantineVoices from the frontline against Covid-19Trump’s immigration policies ‘may put people at risk’Can a face mask stop it spreading? Coronavirus facts checked 1.57pm GMT A group of people released from quarantine after returning from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship have praised by Britain’s Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has for setting a “good example” to the public.The group of 30 Britons and two Irish nationals were released from isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital in the Wirral today after having been given the all-clear from infection. 1.51pm GMT Tens of tourists who flew from London to Hanoi last week are being quarantined across Vietnam over fears they may have been exposed to the coronavirus, report the Guardian’s Rebecca Ratcliffe and Lam Le in HanoiA British traveller, who is among those being isolated, said that he and his luggage had been sprayed with disinfectant and quarantined in a hotel room. He said was not sure how long he would be required to stay in the room, but that he is awaiting a test. Continue reading…
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