Coronavirus at 'decisive point' as Saudi Arabia bans pilgrims, France braces for outbreak

There have been more than 82,000 global cases with infections in every continent except Antarctica, but the World Health Organization says coronavirus can be contained if governments "act aggressively now".

Coronavirus at 'decisive point' Source: SBS

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus epidemic is at a "decisive point" as countries across the globe battled to contain the deadly outbreak.

Saudi Arabia banned pilgrims from visiting Islam's holiest sites as the number of deaths jumped in neighbouring Iran, while Japan and Iraq ordered the closure of schools.

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