NSW Health announced three new coronavirus cases on Monday afternoon and confirmed a 53-year-old doctor from Sydney contracted the deadly virus.

More than 80,000 patients have been infected in China, with most cases recorded in Wuhan and the Hubei province. Almost 10,000 cases of the virus have been recorded in the rest of the world.

The Chinese government reported only 38 deaths from coronavirus on Wednesday compared to the 86 deaths reported from other countries including the US, Italy and South Korea.

The global march of the new virus triggered a vigorous appeal from the WHO today for governments to pull out 'all the stops' to slow the epidemic.

The aerial photographs, released by Colorado-based space technology firm Maxar, show normally bustling spots from Mecca to Beijing thinned of their usual crowds.

People who are believed to have contracted the disease are told to stay at home for 14 days, as well as those who have been in contact with anybody who had been in South Korea, China, Iran or Italy.

A record 113 deaths and 1,209 new cases were reported in Iran in just 24 hours, with a leading official admitting health facilities could be overwhelmed in the country.

Queensland police alone have conducted spot-checks on more than 1,850 individuals in coronavirus self-quarantine, as Victoria declares a state of emergency.

Despite threats of arrest and fines of up to $50,000 for breaches of public health orders most Australian police forces are not checking on people in self-isolation.

Ayatollah Khamenei, the ruler of Iran, has suggested that America created a new strain of the coronavirus with the intention of infecting Iranians.

Some 7,500 foreign troops are in Iraq as part of the US-led coalition helping local troops fight jihadist groups, but those numbers are being significantly drawn down this month.

The US has 245,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which is twice as many as Spain, which surpassed Italy as the country with the second-highest number of cases at 117,000.

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Medics discovered the coronavirus in the lungs of a 30-year-old woman from Iran who did not display symptoms days after a relatives died with Covid-19 (pictured, CT scan showing lung markings).

Iran has paid the deadliest price in the Middle East from the pandemic. Now another 76 fatalities have been declared amid the easing of lockdown measures - taking Iran's official death toll to 6,650.

Postboxes on Canvey Island have been taped up as a precaution after the postman lost his set of keys. A councillor said all were cleared of mail using a spare set of keys before being closed.(stock image)

British singer Sir Elton John is to feature on a new set of postage stamps to mark his 50 years in showbusiness. He is said to be 'overjoyed and honoured' by the new accolade.

A set of eight stamps, covering 500 years, will commemorate some the British navy's key ships, starting with Henry VIII's Mary Rose of 1511.

Olivia Colman who succeeds Claire Foy as the Queen in The Crown, joined co-stars in revealing how they prepared for their roles. The series portrays the life of the Royal Family from 1964 to 1976.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: A national strike by Royal Mail staff threatens to derail the General Election and wreck Boris Johnson's dream of getting Brexit done by Christmas.

The stamps, released by the Royal Mail, go on sale today. They were designed by paper-cut artists Hari & Deepti who used layers of intricate paper and light-boxes to create the three-dimensional scenes.

The tribunal has now upheld the fine which related to its actions in 2014 when rival Whistl, which had been known as TNT, aimed to be its first major mail delivery competitor in the UK.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Clare Offord had portions of two fingers bit of off from her left hand while on a route in Romford. 'Her fingers are not going to grow back,' her lawyer said.

Actors who have played James Bond feature on ten stamps, in addition to some iconic spy machines. The stamps will include hidden features which can only be revealed when using a UV light.

The price of a first class stamp will be increased by 6p to 76p and the price of a second class stamp will rise 4p to 65p, the Royal Mail said.

Royal Mail workers voted massively in favour of the strikes, but said they would hold off any action because they were 'putting the interests of the nation first'.

Seventy-five years ago, a sea of people gathered in Trafalgar Square under a banner on Nelson's Column which declared 'Victory Over Germany 1945'.

Kate Hudson is living it up in paradise, and her kids are too. The actress proved it on Tuesday with a heart-melting Instagram post in which son Ryder, 15, kisses his sister Rani, 8 months, on the forehead.

Kate Hudson shared an adorable video of beau Danny Fujikawa heaping endless smooches on baby daughter Rani in honor of his first Father's Day as a new daddy.

Kate Hudson has been sharing some behind-the-scenes looks of her latest film - Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon - on Instagram. But on Monday, the actress was spotted on showing her temp tattoos.

The 40-year-old Oscar nominee chatted on her cell phone outside her trailer before eating out with her 'feisty' daughter Rani

It's been seven months since the daughter of Goldie Hawn joined Weight Watchers. She has since said that the program helped her lost 25lbs after welcoming her third child.

On Monday the 40-year-old actress and mother-of-three showed off her slender and lithe figure in a video she shared on social media as she gave her 'tri's a good burn' wearing her Fabletics gear

Kate Hudson sported a casual look while leaving the set of her new movie Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon on Wednesday in New Orleans.

Now a modern version of How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days is in the works at streaming service Quibi. It will be written by former The Mindy Project writer and producer Guy Branum.

The Muse frontman, 41, married model Elle, 29, on Saturday, five years after his split from former fiancée Kate, 40.

Kate Hudson looked incredible as she celebrated the launch of her Happy X Nature clothing line at a launch party held at London's Selfridge's department store on Wednesday.

Actress Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn, enjoyed a beautiful weekend lunch in Malibu with her partner, musician Danny Fujikawa, and their daughter Rani Rose, 11 months.

Kate Hudson celebrated daughter Rani Rose's big milestone by sharing an adorable video of her little girl for the benefit of her 10.9million Instagram followers.

Actress, 40, has worked hard to get her body back into shape since welcoming her third child less than a year ago.

The daughter of Goldie Hawn wraps her arms around her bare chest as she models a pair of high-waited black jeans from her new clothing line Happy x Natural.

She's the iconic actress from How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, a fashion designer, and a mother of three. And on Thursday evening, Kate Hudson, 40, stepped out with her 15-year-old son Ryder.

Actress Goldie Hawn is celebrating birthday and her only daughter Kate Hudson commemorated the occasion with a sweet Instagram message on Thursday.

It was her special day, so she was surely showered with gifts. And on Thursday, Goldie Hawn was seen carrying a potted house plant and a card while out in Los Angeles.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Zoe Saldana have come together on the big screen for a unique gig. The three A-listers helped premiere the latest Visit Dubai commercial to promote tourism .

Hudson, the daughter of Hollywood star Goldie Hawn, already has her own line of active wear called Fabletics and a clothing line called Happy X Nature.

Gwyneth Paltrow knows how to start a series off on the right foot - and with the right drink. Paltrow invited long-time friend, Kate Hudson, to appear on the first episode of Goop Your Bar Cart.

Chance Moore, 28, from Hilliard, Ohio, took to TikTok this week to share a video of his daughter Eliza ringing the bell at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

The 41-year-old Oscar nominee, her 74-year-old mother, and her 18-month-old toddler were photographed in early February before the COVID-19 quarantine

Jeannie Mai took to Instagram on Monday to model some chic athletic wear for her 2.2m followers. The 41-year-old received some outfits from Kate Hudson's popular brand Fabletics.