Wuhan, a city of nearly 9m people, is to temporarily shut public transport amid a virus outbreak.
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Precautionary measures will apply to flights from Wuhan to Heathrow, the government says.
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Officials say efforts to control the outbreak are at a critical stage as fatalities double in a day.
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The International Olympic Committee cancells upcoming Olympic boxing qualifiers due to take place in Wuhan in China next month because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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James Gallagher
Health and science correspondent
Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.
Read moreThe BBC's online health editor explains what we know about the coronavirus.
It may not be as famous as Beijing or Shanghai, but Wuhan is a huge city with global connections.
Read moreTravellers are advised not to visit the Chinese city from which the new virus originated.
Nearly 300 people have been infected in the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China.
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As the virus spreads, shares in face mask manufacturers also rose by the maximum 10% permitted.
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