RECAP of Monday's developments

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson encouraged social distancing and working from home where possible.

Advised to avoid pubs, clubs, offices, shops and cafes.

55 people in the UK have died from the virus (53 in England, one in Wales and one in Scotland.)

Rugby Union, Oxbridge Boat Race, Grand National, Rugby League, National League football and Boxing became the latest sporting events to be cancelled or postponed.

France will impose a 15-day nationwide lockdown from midday and will be enforcing punishments for infringements.

Russia closed it's borders to visitors from the EU and UK.

World Health Organisation urged countries to "test, test, test."

US Stock market plunged with Donald Trump saying a recession could be on the horizon after the largest single day drop since the 1987 crash.

Coronavirus infections globally overtook the number of cases in China, where the virus originated.

Government will continue daily public addresses.

UEFA will meet today to discuss Euro 2020 & Champions League.