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Coronavirus Brings New Restrictions in Malaysia, EU

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   Wednesday brought new restrictions on movement in Malaysia, as well as
   the start of a European Union ban on entry to foreigners as governments
   seek to control the spread of the novel coronavirus.

   Malaysia has more than 500 confirmed cases and will be under a partial
   lockdown for two weeks.

   In Saudi Arabia, officials on Wednesdaytold private sector businesses
   to have all their employees telework if possible, and for those who
   have to physically be present to take steps to keep their distance from
   each other.

   Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared a "human biosecurity
   emergency" Wednesday, clearing the way for the government to impose
   curfews and quarantines.

   Other countries have already taken those steps to halt public life.

   Italy, Spain and France are currently under severe bans on movement as
   they deal with some of the highest number of cases in the world.

   In Brazil, where there are more than 300 cases, the agency that
   overseas parkshasannounced closures in accordance with health official
   guidance for people to avoid crowds. The ban includes the famous Christ
   The Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro.

   Brazil reported its first coronavirus death on Tuesday.

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