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Two more coronavirus cases in England bring UK total to 15

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Hardest-hit China, South Korea count 938 new virus cases

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Britain advises travellers self isolate after north Italy trips

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Sixth patient confirmed to have coronavirus is husband to existing patient

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COVID-19: World Health Organization to send team of experts to Iran

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United Kingdom warns against travelling to Italian virus towns

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