Scientists predict UK will be worst-hit country in Europe; Trump threatens to stop WHO funding; Global cases pass 1.4 million * Boris Johnson ‘stable’ in intensive care and not on ventilator, says No 10 * Australia coronavirus updates – live * At a glance: latest developments * See all of our coronavirus coverage 10.01am BST If further evidence were needed there are more signs this morning of coronavirus hitting the most vulnerable – in this case refugees. Greece’s alternate minister for migration, Giorgos Koumoutsakos, says new asylum requests will not be examined until the asylum service and its officers – who must meet applicants in person – can operate again. The news will be a blow for the thousands trapped in camps often forced to wait years for asylum applications to be processed. Related: 'Coronavirus doesn't respect barbed wire': concern mounts for Greek camps 10.00am BST ITALY has closed its ports to migrant shops because of the coronavirus epidemic. The government ruled on Tuesday evening that ports cannot be considered safe and will not let charity migrant boats dock. Continue reading...
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