The United States will likely end up with millions of coronavirus cases, the government's top infectious-disease expert has warned, as people in and around the country's outbreak epicentre of New York were urged to limit their travel to contain the scourge.

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Harry, Meghan must pay for security: Trump

President Donald Trump says the United States would not pay for security protection for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who, according to media reports, have settled in Los Angeles.

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Italy's virus death toll rises by 756

Italy's coronavirus death toll has risen by 756, bringing the country's total fatalities to 10,779 - the highest of any country in the world.

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UK virus lockdown likely to last months

Some lockdown measures to combat coronavirus in Britain could last months and only be gradually lifted, a senior medical official says as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the situation will get worse before it gets better.

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Philippines medevac plane crash kills 8

A medical evacuation plane has exploded in a ball of flames during take-off in the Philippine capital, killing all eight passengers and crew on board, officials say.

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Australian Associated Press