Coronavirus: Moscow and Lagos in lockdown as countries tighten restrictions
(The Guardian Italy)

Global death toll passes 34,000 and 725,000 have been infected as 3bn people live in isolationCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEurope´s largest city and Africa´s most populous capital have gone into lockdown and countries including the US have prolonged and tightened already strict confinement orders as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread across the globe.Moscow on Monday imposed strict isolation measures after many residents ignored official requests to stay indoors, confining citizens to their homes unless for a medical emergency, to travel to essential jobs, shop for food or medicines or walk their dogs. Related: Coronavirus mapped: which countries have the most cases and deaths? Austria is to hand facial masks to shoppers before they enter supermarkets.New York state´s death toll from coronavirus climbed above 1,000, less than a month after the disease was first detected in the state.Tokyo has recorded its biggest daily increase in cases and Japan will expand its item ban to include citizens travelling from the US, China, South Korea and most of Europe.Vietnam´s prime minister has asked major cities to prepare for lockdowns.South Korea is to provide emergency cash payments to many families. Continue reading...