Live: MPs Discuss Emergency Coronavirus Measures In Parliament

Parliament session starts with bill to enact emergency measures introduced approximately around lunchtime. Measures reportedly include banning large gatherings and giving police the power to detain infected people.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.