Coronavirus live news: global deaths pass 500,000 as 'window closing' in US on chance to curb Covid-19

California governor closes bars in several counties; half a million confined in Beijing; cases worldwide top 10m; Follow the latest updates

Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic with me, Helen Sullivan.

I’ll be taking you through the next few hours of Covid-19 news from around the world – a reminder that you can get in touch with me directly on Twitter or via email at the details below. Questions, comments, feedback, tips, news, lavish praise are all welcome:

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