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Shops were closed Saturday in London's neighrbourhood of Dalston, but people were still out in the streets, after Britain, falling in line with its EU neighbours, announced Friday tougher restrictions to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, telling pubs, restaurants and theatres to close. IMAGES
Britain says it would be closing schools to stem the spread of coronavirus, as the death toll topped 100 and Londoners braced for tougher measures to tackle the outbreak. SOUNDBITE
Schools are closed in Germany, as the German government announced unprecedented nationwide measures to radically scale back public life in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. IMAGES
Italy shuts all schools and universities in a bid to stop the deadly coronavirus from spreading, as Germany warned the outbreak had turned into a global pandemic. More than 90,000 people have been infected and around 3,200 have died worldwide from the virus, which has now reached some 80 countries and territories. IMAGES
People attempting to visit the Tate Modern are met with barriers and signs that the gallery is closed for the day, after the death of a man who reports say had fallen from the gallery. London's Metropolitan Police said the man died on the scene, despite medical attention, and that the death is not being treated as suspicious. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.