The European Union will impose an entry ban on travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days to battle the spread of the coronavirus, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.
The European Union agreed to close its external borders as countries ramped up their lockdown measures in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a look at how countries are tackling the crisis.
The Norwegian government has set out a new coronavirus regulation to stop people staying in countryside cabins that are in a different municipality from where they live.
Quarantine, schools, shops and borders
closed, gatherings banned, here are the main measures that have been taken so far in Europe to
fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Aches and pains, sore throat, fever -- although they may feel similar to those suffering from their symptoms, the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu, experts have stressed. (Paywall Free)
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European Union chiefs have urged the public not to panic, but the spread of the coronavirus across Europe has forced some countries to take drastic action. Here's a look at what's happening around Europe.
