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Italy is now the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 4,825 fatalities.

‘Having observed the numbers visiting our properties today I am no longer convinced we can maintain social distancing over Mother's Day when numbers are likely to grow, and beyond.'

Medics are warning that people without a cough or fever may experience loss of taste or smell instead

A new symptom of Covid-19 could be the loss of taste and smell and anyone experiencing this should self-isolate, experts have warned.

The country reported 41 new cases over the last 24 hours, all among people traveling from overseas

The infection count jumped by 1,035 in one day.

The president hit out at China after being asked about claims he'd ignored warnings in January about the potential pandemic

People on the streets are more likely to have pre-existing health problems.

Pedophile Cesar Pastrana has been murdered in jail eight years after he was imprisoned for molesting nine boys

A convicted pedophile who molested nine underage boys was brutally murdered in jail.

Sheffick Brimer, 50, lied about living with people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire to get free accommodation.

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has surged (Picture: Rex)

The coronavirus death toll in the UK has reached 233 after NHS England said a further 53 people had died from the disease.

He said they were only able to exchange goodbyes 'for a few minutes' before she died.

Health minister Roberto Speranza has again urged people to abide by the lockdown as cases continue to soar.

‘This is the time in your lifetime whereby your action can save somebody's life. It is as simple and as stark as that.’

The UK total rose to 177 yesterday with an update expected this afternoon.

Shelves have been left empty.

Many post pictures of themselves holding signs which say: ‘We stay here for you, please stay home for us.’

Experts say they are 'bracing themselves for a spike in reports'.

The government are offering help to public services, individuals and businesses.

Geneva Wood puts her recovery down to regular bowls of homemade potato soup

NHS England said on Saturday that nearly 20,000 fully qualified staff will be joining the health service’s response to the pandemic.

The retailer said the decision to shut its doors would be temporary and was made with a 'heavy heart' after footfall to its stores dropped sharply.

He's putting us to shame!

New York City’s famous Times Square sat eerily empty on Friday as coronavirus diagnoses in the city rocketed past 5,000. Medics at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, right, were among those performing tests (Pictures: AP/Getty)

The United States has diagnosed 22,000 cases of coronavirus as hospitals in New York begin to buckle under the strain of treating sufferers.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

NHS staff treating coronavirus patients are concerned they will infect the elderly if they share the same priority shopping hour.