Coronavirus live news: Belgium goes into lockdown as global infections near 200,000

By Alexandra Topping(now) Helen Sullivan(earlier)

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10.59am GMT

Glastonbury’s 50th anniversary celebrations will not go ahead this year in the UK, after organisers announced they would be cancelling because of coronavirus fears.

We are so sorry to announce this, but we are going to have to cancel Glastonbury 2020. Tickets for this year will roll over to next year. Full statement below and on our website. Michael & Emily pic.twitter.com/ox8kcQ0HoB

10.55am GMT

EU quarter in Brussels shortly before lockdown starts at noon. Usually crowded coffee shops closed. No flower market. Much less traffic. pic.twitter.com/rynpVHORBK

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