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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Coronavirus live updates: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force as BA and Ryanair cancel flights

UK and US had worst days trading since 2008 GFC; Global cases near 110,000; Grand Princess passengers disembark * Italian PM extends lockdown to entire country * UK food banks run out of milk and other staples as shoppers panic-buy * Coronavirus sufferers symptom-free for five days on average – study * Share your experiences 1.13pm GMT APPLE now says you can use alcohol wipes to clean your phone, after a decade of insisting it will damage the touchscreen if you use anything other than “a soft, lint-free cloth”. In an update to its support pages, published on Monday, the company has added a specific box-out to answer the question “Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?” While the update is not specifically linked to Coronavirus, it comes as experts around the world highlight the need for sanitation to prevent further spread of the virus. 1.09pm GMT In GREECE, calls are growing for the Greek Orthodox Church to listen to scientists on the issue of how best to deal with Covid-19 following its refusal to suspend ecclesiastical services and sacred rites such as Holy Communion. Debate over the church’s controversial stance intensified after its governing body debunked any suggestion that the novel virus could be transmitted when worshippers participate in shared rituals like Communion. Continue reading...


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