Coronavirus Global Update Podcast
A daily round-up on the spread of the coronavirus, with reports from affected areas, details of the latest medical information and the impact on health, business and travel.
Episodes to download
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US Navy captain pleads for help
Today
Sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for coronavirus
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US coronavirus death toll overtakes 9/11 fatalities
Yesterday
Over 3000 people have died from the virus in the United States
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World Bank predicts ‘significant pain’ for East Asian economies
Yesterday
Coronavirus is expected to hamper financial growth throughout 2020
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Spain’s COVID-19 cases surpass China
Monday
It comes as the country announces new lockdown restrictions
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US extends social distancing measures
Monday
President Trump says coronavirus precautions to remain in place for another month
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Spain and Italy say they're near the peak of the outbreak
Sunday
The two European countries are hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic
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Spain has largest coronavirus daily death toll to date
Saturday
Public transport has been reduced, not stopped
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British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Friday
Mr Johnson said he had experienced mild symptoms
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National lockdown in Spain extended
Last Thursday
The PM said social isolation was the only efficient option to counter the virus
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US Senate agrees huge stimulus package with Trump
Last Wednesday
Congress is expected to pass the deal
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Worldwide cases top 300,000
Sun 22 Mar 2020
Italy records a record jump of nearly 800 deaths in just 24 hours
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UK joins the global shutdown
Sat 21 Mar 2020
UK urges people not to panic buy, as pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities close.
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EU plans to close border for 30 days
Mon 16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus travel restrictions have forced airlines to ground planes
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Europe now coronavirus 'epicentre'
Fri 13 Mar 2020
The WHO urges EU nations to take aggressive action amid steep rise in cases
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Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic
Thu 12 Mar 2020
The WHO says the number of cases outside China has increased 13-fold in two weeks
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Up to 70% of Germany could contract coronavirus – Merkel
Wed 11 Mar 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says around 50 million Germans could become infected
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Italy starts life under lockdown
Tue 10 Mar 2020
Italy adjusts to restrictions on travel and public gatherings amid outbreak
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How crowds help spread the virus
Mon 9 Mar 2020
High profile sporting events have been cancelled due to fears of the spread of Covid-19
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South Africa's first case and talking to children about the virus
Thu 5 Mar 2020
The latest from Italy, South Africa and Korea, and advice about the spread of the virus
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Welcome to Coronavirus Global Update
Thu 5 Mar 2020
Introducing a podcast with the latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world.
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