The total number of cases in Italy has soared by more than 2,500, officials have confirmed. The number of deaths experienced its largest single day increase - jumping by 250 to 1,266.
Denmark will temporarily close its border until April 13. It means that anyone who is not Danish will not be able to enter or exit Denmark – unless it is an exceptional emergency. Goods, particularly food products, will still be able to enter Denmark and restrictions do not impact truckers delivering them. Danish Defence will be charged with guarding Denmark’s border and any foreigners without an officially-approved purpose attempting to enter Denmark will be denied at the border.
Slovakia announced that it would be closing off its borders to all foreigners, except citizens of Poland.
Authorities in the Madrid region have ordered the closure of all establishments except those selling food and other essential items, such as pharmacies. The measure came as the number of Covid-19 cases in the Spanish capital region surpassed 2,000 and deaths reached 64.
Donald Trump will declare a national state of emergency as the US braces for the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. His action will reportedly invoke the Stafford Act to provide billions of dollars in disaster relief funds to state and local governments responding to the crisis.
Britain cancels its May local elections due to coronavirus outbreak.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris will close for the forseeable future at 21:00 CET tonight, closing off one of the world's most visited tourist attractions.