The 969 new deaths bring Italy's death toll from 8165 to 9134, up 11.9 per cent.

Will we appreciate the little things more? Will we be kinder?

Virus strikes in the halls of power in the UK, with the Health Secretary also positive.

Public health officials are hunting down beds and medical equipment.

Widespread infections among health workers reflect the difficulty of stemming the spread.

Strict lockdown in Italy forces Kiwi family back to apartment as they wait out Covid-19.

The virus isn't mutating quickly, suggesting a vaccine would offer lasting protection.

Prosecutors launched a judicial probe into the horrific discovery.

Businesses that missed out in the $12.1b package could get support this week.

Polish restaurants are showing appreciation for medical staff by bringing them free meals.

A New Zealand citizen must use her German passport to get out of Argentina.

The palace of Monaco says Prince Albert II continues to work from his home office.

Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.

The move is to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The closures have stopped not only people but also needed goods.

Karoline Preisler is giving regular updates with the hashtag #coronadiary.

Boris Johnson has urged Britons to stop all non-essential contact with others.

Planes are being turned back mid-flight on their way to Spain as coronavirus cases jump.

The White House says those around him have also been tested.

Trump has announced that the United States will broaden its European travel ban.

'Do not just let the fire burn', warns WHO.

US announcement comes as Europe becomes epicentre of pandemic, WHO says.

An Italian man has taken extreme measures.

Coronavirus crisis now a pandemic, but WHO has warned against "unreasonable fear".

A few days ago I said I was still going to Italy. A lot can happen in a few days.

Fat Freddy's Drop announced the news on Instagram from Hamburg, Germany.

The New York Stock Exchange came to a grinding halt as US stocks plummeted.