
The novel coronavirus has spread rapidly outside of China since its first known case in December 2019, ravaging markets and establishing itself as a global threat. Various companies, governments, and health authorities have put into place sweeping measures to stop the virus spreading, like bans on travel, quarantines, or canceling ...

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said his country is to extend its lockdown measures further due to the virus. Imposed nationally on 12 March, the shutdown of most businesses and a ban on public gatherings in Italy, the European country worst hit by the pandemic, are due to expire ...