Queen cancels engagements; Canadian prime minister self-isolates; UK cases rise by 208 * Coronavirus latest: at a glance * UK care homes ban family visits to stem spread of coronavirus * English Premier League suspended until April * The coronavirus pandemic: visualising the global crisis * Share your experiences 5.11pm GMT The LONDON marathon has been postponed until October 4, organisers have just announced. Hugh Brasher, the event’s director, said: _“_The world is in an unprecedented situation grappling with a global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health is everyone’s priority. The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon has been postponed and is now scheduled to take place on Sunday 4 October 2020. Full statement: https://t.co/Jw0EbptGgw#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/r18eXLmZSH 5.09pm GMT GREEK health authorities have announced further preventative measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, saying all bars, malls, restaurants, take-aways and beauty parlours have been ordered closed as the number of confirmed cases in the country rose to 190. Supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies and other private health stores can remain open. Earlier Friday, the Greek ministry of culture said all archaeological sites and state-run museums would stay shut until at least March 30, citing the extraordinary circumstances. Continue reading...
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