Donald Trump has said that the UK could be included in the Europe-wide travel ban, after 208 new cases were reported today.

The comment came after the President declared a national emergency in the United States, which he said would “open up access to up to $50 billion” to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

He also ordered all 50 US states to activate contingency plans and set up specialist centres to deal with the virus.

In the UK, there are now 798 confirmed infections and 11 patients who tested positive for the virus have died.

Sporting events are also falling foul of the illness. The London marathon, which was due to take place on 26 April, has been moved to 4 October, while all Premier League and English Football League matches have been postponed.

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