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More than 100 internet-connected electric storage heaters are involved in the scheme.

Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, Hanks said via Instagram Wednesday.

The European Central Bank decided not to cut interest rates, despite market expectations for a reduction amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

The price of oil is likely to fall "much lower from here" in a political standoff between Saudi Arabia and Russia, said Bob McNally, who was energy advisor to former U.S. president George W. Bush.

The spread of a new coronavirus disease — the COVID-19 — is one of the biggest threats to the global economy and financial markets.

Some believe the worst hit from a sharp drop in oil prices will be long-time allies of de facto OPEC leader, Saudi Arabia.

The euro jumped on Thursday after the European Central Bank opted not to cut interest rates but announced an emergency package of stimulus measures.

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Italy has tightened its nationwide lockdown further in response to the rising death toll from coronavirus.

The sweeping measures roiled Europe's airline stocks during afternoon deals, with the travel and leisure sector falling nearly 10%.

An OPEC and non-OPEC technical panel meeting planned for March 18 in Vienna is unlikely to go ahead, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

"The Corona virus is a global crisis, not limited to any continent and it requires cooperation rather than unilateral action," the EU leaders said.

Trump's ban on foreign nationals who have been in Europe is a new problem for airlines already reeling from coronavirus.

The NHL said that it is "evaluating the options" for its own ongoing hockey season in light of coronavirus concerns after the NBA suspended its season following a Utah Jazz player's positive diagnosis.

European markets plunged Thursday morning as investors reacted to President Donald Trump's decision to impose restrictions on travel to the U.S. from some countries in Europe.

"China's auto sales for February returned levels not seen since 2005," said Chen Shihua, a senior association official.

"All existing visas, expect diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stand suspended till 15th April 2020," India's health ministry said.

Meituan is providing diners in Shanghai and Beijing with free protective covers which fold out into a 20-inch wide "independent space" for people to eat in.

Trump addressed the nation as financial markets entered bear market territory and confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States topped 1,200.