Coronavirus latest: English Premier League suspended, Canadian PM quarantined; Australian minister infected, Indonesia cases rise

Justin Trudeau is not showing symptoms and will remain in self-isolation for 14 days as a ‘precautionary measure’, his office said in a statement

Elsewhere, Australia’s home affairs minister has the virus, Singapore shuts its ports to cruise ships and Mount Everest is closed to climbers

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured with his wife, Sophie Gregoire, in October. Photo: AP

Published: 9:44am, 13 Mar 2020Updated: 3:22am, 14 Mar 2020

The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after a spate of coronavirus cases, including Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.

“Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time,” the Premier League said in a statement.

“Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by Covid-19,” said Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters.

“In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority.”

The English Football League, which heads up the three divisions below the Premier League, and Women’s Super League will also be suspended until April 3.

Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went into quarantine for 14 days after his wife Sophie Grégoire tested positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

The news came as stocks in Asia tumbled on Friday amid fears of a global recession, Australia’s home affairs minister Peter Dutton revealed he was infected and Singapore said it would cease port calls for all cruise vessels with immediate effect.

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Coronavirus latest: English Premier League suspended, Canadian PM quarantined; Australian minister infected, Indonesia cases rise

Justin Trudeau is not showing symptoms and will remain in self-isolation for 14 days as a ‘precautionary measure’, his office said in a statement Elsewhere, Australia’s home affairs minister has the virus, Singapore shuts its ports to cruise ships and Mount Everest is closed to climbers

Justin Trudeau is not showing symptoms and will remain in self-isolation for 14 days as a ‘precautionary measure’, his office said in a statement

Elsewhere, Australia’s home affairs minister has the virus, Singapore shuts its ports to cruise ships and Mount Everest is closed to climbers