Coronavirus: Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Italy

March 12, 2020

The total number of global cases has surpassed 124,000, including more than 4,600 fatalities. Over 60,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Get the latest updates from around the world:

WHO classifies COVID-19 as a pandemic
China says it has passed the "peak" of its outbreak
More than 15,000 cases confirmed in Italy as death toll surpasses 1,000
Ireland closes schools, colleges and child care facilities
Czechia declares state of emergency and bars entry from 15 countries
US introduces travel ban on Europe as number of cases surpass 1,000
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