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Italy shuts all schools and universities in a bid to stop the deadly coronavirus from spreading, as Germany warned the outbreak had turned into a global pandemic. More than 90,000 people have been infected and around 3,200 have died worldwide from the virus, which has now reached some 80 countries and territories. IMAGES
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and Education Minister Gabriel Attal arrive at the Ozar Hatorah school in Sarcelles, where they are due to talk to pupils, parents and members of the educational community about securing the school. IMAGES
Emmanuel Macron holds a surprise meeting with Marseille-based Professor Didier Raoult, a proponent of chloroquine treatment for Covid-19, signalling the president's willingness to consult a broad spectrum of voices before giving his third address to the nation on the coronavirus epidemic next Monday. IMAGES
Oprah Winfrey's partner, Steadman Graham, has moved into their guesthouse amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US President Donald Trump downplays warnings that the US unemployment rate could spike to 20 percent due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying the economy is "nowhere near" that point. SOUNDBITE