Travel chaos in world erupts as Italy quarantines north to halt virus

Shortly after midnight, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signed a decree affecting 16 million people in the country's prosperous north, including the Lombardy region and at least 14 provinces in neighboring regions. The extraordinary measures will be in place until April 3.

China has suffered about three-fourths of the world's 106,000 coronavirus infections and most of its nearly 3,600 deaths. Italy on Saturday reported its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases since its outbreak began on Feb 21. The number of infected people rose 1,247 in the previous 24 hours, taking the total to 5,883. Italy's death toll rose to 233.

Around the world, more events and festivals were called off, including the women’s world hockey championships in Canada. Grand Princess Capt. John Smith said he was not yet told what will happen to passengers from other countries. In the United States, the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention urged older adults and people with severe medical conditions to"stay home as much as possible" and avoid crowds. A federal official told The Associated Press that the White House had overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and sick Americans not fly on commercial airlines. The US death toll from the virus climbed to 19, with all but three victims in Washington state.

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