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Orlando Bloom has urged people to stay home to help the NHS amidst the coronavirus pandemic as he thanked the doctors and nurses for saving his life.
Ariana Grande has reminded her fans to "stay inside" during the coronavirus pandemic so she can get back to work and deliver new music, whilst sharing a snippet of what she has been working on.
The city centre is less crowded than usual, but a few Munich residents are still out on Thursday, after German Chancellor Angela Merkel once again called on Germans to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson says the UK is "moving forward with its plan" to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak, and asks people with coronavirus symptoms "however mild" to stay at home for at least 7 days. SOUNDBITE
The United States criticizes Israel's far-right national security minister for leading prayers at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying he has hurt efforts for talks toward a Gaza ceasefire. "Not only is it unacceptable, it detracts from what we think is a vital time, as we are working to get this ceasefire deal across the finish line," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.