Two people have died of virus in Iran; deaths in mainland China pass 2,000; and Foreign Office tells Britons to stay on the Diamond Princess cruise shipChina´s handling of the virus is a diplomatic challenge for the WHOChinese people in UK targeted with abuse over outbreakDissent becomes victim of China coronavirus crackdownShare your experiences 5.02pm GMT Britons returning home from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that has seen over 600 cases of coronavirus will be quarantined at the same NHS facility that housed people flown back to the UK from Wuhan. The Department of Health said: `We can confirm that an accommodation block on the Arrowe Park NHS site will be used to isolate those returning from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. They will be kept in this location for the 14-day quarantine period, with around-the-clock support from medical staff at all times.` Related: Foreign Office tells Britons not to leave cruise ship struck by coronavirus 4.47pm GMT Two people who were diagnosed with coronavirus in Iran have died, a state-run news agency has reported.The IRNA news agency said the two victims were elderly Iranian citizens. IRNA quoted Alireza Vahabzadeh, a health ministry official, who said both victims were located in Qom, about 86 miles (140km) south of the capital, Tehran. Officials had confirmed the cases earlier on Wednesday. 3.13pm GMT It´s been a fast-paced day with a number of major coronavirus developments, so if you´re looking to catch up, here´s a quick description of the latest stories: 2.53pm GMT Over 15,000 people have recovered from coronavirus, the latest figures show. In China, where the bulk of cases have been, there have been 2,009 deaths and 14,938 recoveries - out of a total of 74,185 cases. I hope this trend offers people battling the disease across the country a beacon of hope and the courage to continue the fight. Related: Coronavirus causes mild disease in four in five patients, says WHO 2.18pm GMT The Swiss government ...
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