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Coronavirus: British Airways Cancels Flight To Italy

British Airways announces flight cancellation to Italy due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus in the country with over 400 people infected.

The World Health Organization yesterday said that the virus is now spreading faster outside China as Spain, France, Croatia, Austria, and Switzerland have all recorded new cases this week and Greece, North Macedonia, and Georgia all recorded their first cases.

According to travel experts, the outbreak could cost airlines around the world £23billion.

British companies are already suggesting employees reconsider whether personal or professional travel to certain countries is necessary for the current climate.

In Britain, 35 schools have been locked down over fears and at least two London offices were evacuated Wednesday after two separate employees began to show flu-like symptoms.

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