Zimbabwe has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, but health authorities have said a man who was due to be tested in a hospital "absconded before testing was done".

The 26-year-old had entered Zimbabwe from Thailand in February, officials said. He was referred from a private clinic to Wilkins Hospital in Harare on 8 March, after complaining of fever and sneezing.

Zimbabwe's health ministry said in a statement on Monday:

After the man fled the hospital "follow-up efforts to his home address were initiated and a police report was made", the statement added.

Latest figures indicate there are now 100 confirmed coronavirus cases across Africa. They are as follows:

• Egypt - 55
• Algeria - 20
• South Africa - 7
• Tunisia - 5
• Senegal - 4

• Morocco - 2
• Cameroon - 2

• Burkina Faso - 2
• Nigeria - 2
• Togo - 1

Five senior US Republicans, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz, have quarantined themselves after they came into contact with someone who later tested positive for the virus.

The members of Congress had shook hands with the individual at a conference in late February.

President Donald Trump was also at the event last month. But he insists he is in good health and has not taken a test. More on that event here.

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Oxford University has said it will remain open and is taking advice from Public Health England.

People who show even "minor" signs of illness could be told to stay at home, UK authorities have announced.

The UK government's chief medical adviser said the change in advice could happen within the next 10 to 14 days.

The UK is currently in the first phase - "containment" - of the government's four-part plan, external.

One Twitter user posted a photo showing long queues outside a supermarket in Italy - despite government warnings to avoid crowds.

"[Prime Minister] Conte says one must avoid going out, the Italians go and queue at the supermarket. We deserve to be the joke of all Europe," said a rough translation of the Twitter user's tweet.

The government has assured Italians that supermarkets and shops will remain open.

"It's not about where you're going, it's about who you're flying with", says one woman who alleges that her parents caught the virus from a fellow passenger onboard the plane.

If you're in the UK and try searching for "coronavirus" on Google, Facebook and YouTube - chances are you'll see information from the National Health Service or the World Health Organization.

It's part of an attempt to combat misinformation about the outbreak.

Here's a bit more on what authorities are doing to stop fake news around the virus.

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BBC News, Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday visited the Chinese virus epicentre of Wuhan - a move that will be interpreted in China as a sign that the coronavirus emergency in the country is now under control.

It is the first time Mr Xi has travelled to Hubei province since the outbreak began.

State media reports say he visited Wuhan’s newly built Fire God Mountain, or Huoshenshan, quarantine facility where he met medical staff.

According to official figures, China has only 19 new coronavirus cases today: 17 of them are in Wuhan city and two others from overseas arrivals, including one person travelling to Beijing from Britain.

Outside of Hubei, there have been no other new infections recorded in the last 24 hours across the country.

It takes an average of five days for coronavirus symptoms to show, scientists have confirmed.

Which is why researchers are advising people who could be infectious - whether they have symptoms or not - to self-isolate for 14 days.

Those who are symptom-free by day 12 are unlikely to get symptoms, but still may be infectious carriers. Find out more about what researchers found here.

A five second rinse under the tap doesn't count. Here's how you should be washing your hands:

Italy's Patient No.1 - the country's first known virus case - has moved out of intensive care for the first time since he tested positive for the virus on 21 February, reported the Associated Press.

But there's no time for celebration for Italian doctors as the virus continues to spread across the country.

The death toll in the country stands at 463.

All flights between Malta and Italy have been suspended indefinitely, said Malta authorities as the country confirmed its fourth coronavirus case.

A daily ferry service between the Italian island of Sicily and Malta will also be stopped - it will only be used to carry medicine and cargo.

Malta is heavily reliant on imports, with much of its supplies coming from Italy.

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Everyone arriving into Israel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

There are currently 42 confirmed virus cases in Israel.

Thailand has announced three new cases, bringing the total to 53. They are:

• A 41-year-old woman who was in contact with another patient who had been to Italy
• A 46-year-old woman who had been to Italy
• Her 47-year-old husband

The country's prime minister Giuseppe Conte had already announced that all sport in Italy would be suspended until at least 3 April because of the coronavirus.

This includes Serie A but not Italian clubs or national teams participating in international competitions.

Serie A - Italy's top flight - had already said all games would be played behind closed doors until 3 April.

Read more here.

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All admissions, outpatient clinics, surgeries and visitations at the Nicosia general hospital will be suspended for at least 48 hours, reported news wire Reuters.

Authorities say the move comes after a 64-year-old doctor heading the heart surgical ward tested positive for the virus.

He had recently returned from Britain and came into contact with patients.

The number of cases recorded in Japan has increased by two to 510 - not including those from the Diamond Princess ship, which was previously quarantined in Yokohama.

The health ministry said there are 33 patients considered severely ill and on ventilators or in intensive care.

The death toll in Japan stands at 16 - including those from the Diamond Princess.

Norwegian Air has suspended all its flights to and from Italy because of the virus, it said on Tuesday. It's not known when they will resume.

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